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Side-by-Side Comparison Sugars & Alternative Sweeteners

Granulated White Sugar (Sucrose) vs. Sucralose (Pure Sweetener)

Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 10 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Granulated White Sugar (Sucrose)
Sucralose (Pure Sweetener)

Granulated table sugar is 99.9% pure crystallized sucrose (disaccharide of 50% glucose + 50% fructose). It serves as the universal reference benchmark for relative sweetness (Sweetness = 100). Per 100g, it provides 387 kcal, 100g carbohydrates (0g fiber), and a glycemic index of 65.

View full Granulated White Sugar (Sucrose) spec sheet →

Sucralose is a high-intensity non-nutritive sweetener synthesized by selectively chlorinating sucrose (replacing three hydroxyl groups with chlorine atoms). It is 600 times sweeter than sucrose with zero calories, zero glycemic impact, and extreme heat stability.

View full Sucralose (Pure Sweetener) spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Relative Sweetness Index
100 (Universal Reference Standard) 600 (600x Sucrose)
Energy / Calories
387 kcal 0 kcal
Glycemic Index (GI)
65 (Medium) 0 (Zero glycemic impact)
Total Carbohydrates
100.0 g 0.0 g
Net Effective Carbohydrates
100.0 g 0.0 g
Molecular Composition
Disaccharide (50% D-Glucose + 50% D-Fructose) 1,6-Dichloro-1,6-dideoxy-β-D-fructofuranosyl-4-chloro-4-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranoside
Dental Caries Risk
High (Fermented by Streptococcus mutans) Non-Cariogenic
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
WHO: < 10% total calories (< 25g/day ideal) 5.0 mg / kg body weight per day (FDA)
Melting Point / Caramelization
160 – 186°C (320 – 367°F)
Thermal Stability
Stable up to 220°C (428°F)