Sweeteners
Stevia In The Raw Zero Calorie Sweetener
1 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in sugar
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 44
Stevia In The Raw Zero Calorie Sweetener scores 44 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Dextrose: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 14 points Sugars 100 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better sugar substitutes
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Allulose Zero Calorie Sweetener Wholesome · 340 g Not ultra-processed · Less sugar Score 98 out of 100 , 54 points higher -
Stevia Extract Zero Calorie Sweetener Meijer · 9.7 oz/275 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Organic Extract Powder Zero-Calorie Sweetener NOW · 1 oz Less sugar · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Organic Glycerite Zero-Calorie Liquid Sweetener NOW® BetterStevia® · 8 fl oz/237 mL Less sugar · No added sugars Score 81 out of 100 , 37 points higher -
Organic Stevia Extract Powdered Sweetener Poured Less sugar · No added sugars Score 85 out of 100 , 41 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Zero Calorie Sweetener
Ingredients
- Dextrose minus 20 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 100 g / 100 g minus 14 points
100 − 56 = 44
Can’t score above 79. Contains dextrose, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 100 g |
| Sugars | 100 g |
| Added sugars | 100 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1g
Ingredients
Label text, as published
DEXTROSE, STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Pure Cane Sugar C&H · 4 g High in sugarContains added sugarsNo additives Score 56 out of 100 Okay -
Original Syrup Pearl Milling Company · 12 oz Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains added sugarsContains emulsifiers studied for gut effects Score 10 out of 100 Bad -
Monk Fruit In The Raw · 1.12 oz/32 g Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains sugar alcohols Score 71 out of 100 Good -
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More from Stevia In The Raw
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org