Side-by-Side Comparison
Sugars & Alternative Sweeteners
Granulated White Sugar (Sucrose) vs. Erythritol (Pure Polyol)
Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 10 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Granulated White Sugar (Sucrose)
Erythritol (Pure Polyol)
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.
Erythritol is a 4-carbon sugar alcohol (polyol) produced via yeast fermentation. It possesses 70% the sweetness of sucrose with virtually zero calories (0.24 kcal/g), a glycemic index of 0, zero net effective carbs, and superior gastrointestinal tolerance.
Specification Comparison Table
10 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Relative Sweetness Index
|
100 (Universal Reference Standard) | 70 (70% of Sucrose) |
|
Energy / Calories
|
387 kcal | 20 (Official US label: 0 kcal) kcal |
|
Glycemic Index (GI)
|
65 (Medium) | 0 (Zero insulin spike) |
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Total Carbohydrates
|
100.0 g | 100.0 (Sugar Alcohol) g |
|
Net Effective Carbohydrates
|
100.0 g | 0.0 (Zero glycemic impact) g |
|
Molecular Composition
|
Disaccharide (50% D-Glucose + 50% D-Fructose) | 4-Carbon Sugar Alcohol (Tetritol) |
|
Dental Caries Risk
|
High (Fermented by Streptococcus mutans) | Non-Cariogenic (Inhibits oral bacteria) |
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Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
|
WHO: < 10% total calories (< 25g/day ideal) | 0.66 g / kg body weight per day |
|
Melting Point / Caramelization
|
160 – 186°C (320 – 367°F) | — |
|
Cooling Sensation (Heat of Solution)
|
— | -43 cal/g (Noticeable endothermic cooling) |
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