Are John West Light Lunches Low In Syns? - Our Guide!

Not all of us have time to cook at lunch, so finding easy and convenient lunches to keep us going on the slimming world plan is important, however, you have to make sure you are tracking the syns of what you eat.

John West light lunch meals have around 12.5 syns per one, making them very high in syns. 

In our short guide below, we will go over why John West light lunches are high in syns, the syn values of the whole John West meal range, as well as some low syn alternatives for other quick lunches on the go.

Why Are John West Light Lunches High In Syns?

For 12.5 syns per lunch, these John West meals consume most of your daily syn allowance for the day, therefore they should only be eaten occasionally when you have enough syns left. Most of the syns in these packs come from pasta and oil, as well as other additions such as flavourings.

Tuna itself which is the main ingredient is SYN FREE, but this is only tuna that is in brine, not oi, tuna canned in oil has to be sinned.

Syn Values Of John West Light Lunches Meals

John West have a large range of light lunch meals to choose from, all with similar syns. We will list them below to keep you on track when you need lunch in a rush.

• John West Cracker Toppers Tuna Mexican Style 80G - 7 syns.
• John West Tuna Bowl Fajita Rice 220g - 7.5 syns.
• John West Tuna Infusions Jalapeno 80G - 7 syns.
• John West Light Lunch Mediterranean 220G - 11 syns. 
• John West Tuna Chilli & Garlic Infusions 80G - 8 syns.
• John West Light Lunch French Style 220 - 11 syns. 
• John West Tuna Mexican Light Lunch 220G - 13 syns. 
• John West Tuna Italian Light Lunch 220G - 11 syns.
• John West On The Go Tuna Honey Ginger Super Salad 220g - 15 syns. 
• John West Moroccan Style Salmon Lunch on the Go 220g - 15 syns.
• John West Thai Style Salmon Lunch on the Go 220g - 9.5 syns.
• John West Steam Pot Tuna Infusions Garlic Chilli 150G - 7 syns.
• John West Steam Pot Biryani Rice 140g - 7 syns per 100g. 
• John West Tuna Bowl Smokey BBQ Rice 220g - 7.5 syn.
• John West Mild Curry Tuna Light Lunch 220G - 11 syns. 

Low Syn Alternatives To John West Light Lunches

If you find John West light lunches to be too high in syns, you can find lots of other on the go light lunches which are lower syn alternatives.

We've listed a few below to get you started.

• BOL Mediterranean Roasted Veg Salad Jar 300g - 14 syns. 
• Tesco Chicken Katsu Rice Meal Pot 280G - 13 syns. 
• Foodologie 5 A Day Burrito Bowl Plant Pot 400G - 12 syns. 
• Soulful Thai Red Vegetable Curry With Brown Rice 380G - 15 syns. 
• Batchelor's Pasta N Sauce Chicken & Mushroom Pasta - 1.5 syns. 
• Creamy Cheese Pasta Mug Shot - 3 syns. 
• Fiid Aromatic Lentil & Sweet Potato Curry 400g - 14 syns. 
• Bol Mediterranean Pesto Pasta Fresh Vegetable Pot 345G - 21 syns.
• Soulful One-Pot African Peanut & Chickpea Rice 380G - 18.5 syns.
• Bol Spanish Smoky Butter Bean Stew Power Pot 450G - 20 syns.

Last Words

Overall, tuna is a great source of protein and is syn free on the slimming world plan, but John Wests light lunches are very high in syns. so they should only be eaten now and then. We recommend choosing a lower syn alternative if you are looking for a healthier daily lunch or try making your tuna pasta slimming world salad.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are syn values calculated?

Syn values are calculated using a formula based on calories, saturated fat and sugar content per serving. They’re not the same as calories — a product can be low in calories but higher in syns if it’s high in sugar or fat. Always check the official Slimming World app for the most accurate and up-to-date syn values.

Do syn values change?

Yes. When manufacturers reformulate their products, the syn value can go up or down. This is why we recommend double-checking with the Slimming World app or your consultant, especially if a product’s packaging has changed recently.

How many syns should I have per day?

Most Slimming World members work with 5 to 15 syns per day. Your consultant will advise on the right amount for you. The key is to use your syns on the things you enjoy most — whether that’s a chocolate bar, a glass of wine, or a packet of crisps.