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Lower-Calorie Alternative to Granulated Sugar
Erythritol saves about 774 calories per cup compared to Granulated Sugar, at a 1.0:1 ratio by volume.
Amount called for in recipe — used at the same amount by volume
Calories (Granulated Sugar)
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Calories (Erythritol)
Good to know: Erythritol is about 70% as sweet as sugar, so the result will be slightly less sweet at a 1:1 swap — some bakers use a little extra to compensate. It's well tolerated by most people, but very high quantities can cause digestive discomfort in some, same as other sugar alcohols.
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Common questions
What is the best lower-calorie alternative to Granulated Sugar?
Erythritol is the closest lower-calorie alternative to Granulated Sugar, used at a 1.0:1 ratio by volume.
Does substituting Erythritol change the result?
Erythritol is about 70% as sweet as sugar, so the result will be slightly less sweet at a 1:1 swap — some bakers use a little extra to compensate. It's well tolerated by most people, but very high quantities can cause digestive discomfort in some, same as other sugar alcohols.