Side-by-Side Comparison
Sugars & Alternative Sweeteners
Erythritol (Pure Polyol) vs. Sucralose (Pure Sweetener)
Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 10 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Erythritol (Pure Polyol)
Sucralose (Pure Sweetener)
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.
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.
Specification Comparison Table
10 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Relative Sweetness Index
|
70 (70% of Sucrose) | 600 (600x Sucrose) |
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Energy / Calories
|
20 (Official US label: 0 kcal) kcal | 0 kcal |
|
Glycemic Index (GI)
|
0 (Zero insulin spike) | 0 (Zero glycemic impact) |
|
Total Carbohydrates
|
100.0 (Sugar Alcohol) g | 0.0 g |
|
Net Effective Carbohydrates
|
0.0 (Zero glycemic impact) g | 0.0 g |
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Molecular Composition
|
4-Carbon Sugar Alcohol (Tetritol) | 1,6-Dichloro-1,6-dideoxy-β-D-fructofuranosyl-4-chloro-4-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranoside |
|
Dental Caries Risk
|
Non-Cariogenic (Inhibits oral bacteria) | Non-Cariogenic |
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Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
|
0.66 g / kg body weight per day | 5.0 mg / kg body weight per day (FDA) |
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Cooling Sensation (Heat of Solution)
|
-43 cal/g (Noticeable endothermic cooling) | — |
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Thermal Stability
|
— | Stable up to 220°C (428°F) |
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