Sugar substitutes
Splenda Zero Calorie Stevia Alternative sugar
9.7 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
Why it scores 76
Splenda Zero Calorie Stevia Alternative sugar scores 76 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Maltodextrin: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 2.5 points Stevia (steviol glycosides): WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better sugar substitutes
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Truvia Truvia · 2.7 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Organic Monk Fruit Liquid Sweetener NOW® Real Food · 2 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No maltodextrin Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Organic Liquid Stevia Extract 365 Everyday Value · 2 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No maltodextrin Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Allulose Zero Calorie Sweetener Wholesome · 340 g Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 98 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Allulose Wholesome · 11.5 oz/326 g Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 98 out of 100 , 22 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Alternative sugar
Ingredients
- Maltodextrin minus 2.5 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
100 − 24.5 = 75.5 → 76
Nutrition per 100 g
| Added sugars | 0 g |
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Serving: 2 Teaspoon (1 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Maltodextrin, Stevia extract
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More sugar substitutes on GoodSwap
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Truvia Truvia · 2.82 oz/80 g Contains non-nutritive sweetenersContains sugar alcohols Score 67 out of 100 Good -
Monkfruit Sweetener with Erythritol Lakanto · 16 oz (1 lb) 454 g Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains sugar alcohols Score 71 out of 100 Good -
Stevia ounce bakers In The Raw Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweeteners Score 76 out of 100 Good -
Monkfruit Sweetener Lakanto · 32 oz Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains sugar alcohols Score 75 out of 100 Good -
Organic Stevia In The Raw Zero Calorie Stevia Blend In The Raw · 8 g Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains added sugarsCertified organic Score 65 out of 100 Good
Sources
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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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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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“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