How Many Syns In Maple Syrup? Is It Slimming World Friendly?

If you are the kind of person who loves maple syrup on everything, from pancakes to bacon, you are probably wondering if you can still enjoy your favourite sweetener on the slimming world plan or does it have too many syns?

Maple syrup has on average 2.5 syns a tablespoon, making it fairly low in syns, but should be consumed in moderation due to its high sugar and runny consistency which can make it easy to over-pour.

In our syn guide below we will take you through how much maple syrup you can have on the SW plan, syn values of this syrup and some low syn alternative sweeteners to stock up on.

How Much Maple Syrup Can I Have On Slimming World?

At 2.5 syns for a tablespoon, you can have up to 6 tablespoons of maple syrup on the slimming world plan before using all of your 15 syn daily allowance on the plan, making it a great low syn natural sweetener choice.

We would suggest measuring out your portion of maple syrup to stay on track with syns and consuming the syrup mindfully since it is high in sugar and has nearly 10g of sugar in just a tablespoon.

Syn Values Of Maple Syrup

Maple syrup has a similar syn value no matter the brand you choose, to help you stay on track with syns, we've listed some popular brands along with their syn values down below.

• Aldi Specially Selected 100% Pure Canadian Maple Syrup 250ml - 2.5 syns.
• Clarks Original Maple Syrup Blended with Carob Fruit Syrup 180ml - 2 syns for 10ml.
• The Skinny Food Co. Skinny Syrup Zero Calorie Maple Syrup 425ml - Syn free.
• Buckwud Organic Classic Canadian Maple Syrup 250g - 2 syns.
• Tesco Finest Maple Syrup 330g - 2 syns.
• Tesco Pure Canadian Maple Syrup 250g - 2 syns.
• Sainsbury's Pure Canadian Maple Syrup 250g - 2 syns.
• Lidl Deluxe Pure Canadian Maple Syrup 250ml - 2 syns.
• Lidl Mcennedy Maple Syrup 250ml - 4 syns for 25ml.
• Lyle's Golden Syrup Maple Flavour 454g - 2.5 syns a tablespoon.
• Asda Canadian Maple Syrup 320g - 2 syns.

Low Syn Alternatives To Maple Syrup

If you find maple syrup to be too high in syns and you're looking for some other low-syn alternatives to sweeten your dishes with, we have lots of options for you to check out below.

• Golden syrup - 2.5 syns per tablespoon.
• White sugar - 3 syns per tablespoon. 
• Silverspoon Tablet Sweetener 400Pk - Syn free.
• Canderel sweetener - 0.5 syns for powder.
• Brown sugar - 3 syns per tablespoon. 
• Honey - 2.5 syns a tablespoon.
• Purevia Caster Sugar Alternative 370G - Syn free.
• Tesco Low Calorie Aspartame-Based Sweetener 75G - 0.5 syns per teaspoon.

Final Words

To conclude, maple syrup is low in syns, having just 2.5 syns a tablespoon, but should be consumed in moderation since it is high in sugar and can be easy to over pour. We recommend switching to sweeteners if you would like to save syns on the SW plan and measuring out your portion of syrups and options like honey to stay on track with syns.

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.