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Side-by-Side Comparison Sugars & Alternative Sweeteners

Maple Syrup (100% Pure Grade A) vs. Sucralose (Pure Sweetener)

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

Comparing:
Maple Syrup (100% Pure Grade A)
Sucralose (Pure Sweetener)
Maple Syrup (100% Pure Grade A) →

Pure Grade A maple syrup is thermal reduction sap from sugar maples (Acer saccharum). Per 100g, it delivers 260 kcal, 67.0g carbohydrates (60g sucrose), 0g fat, 212mg potassium, 102mg calcium, and a glycemic index of 54.

View full Maple Syrup (100% Pure Grade A) spec sheet →
Sucralose (Pure Sweetener) →

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
Maple Syrup (100% Pure Grade A)
Sucralose (Pure Sweetener)
Relative Sweetness Index
100 (Equal to sucrose) 600 (600x Sucrose)
Energy / Calories
260 kcal 0 kcal
Glycemic Index (GI)
54 (Low-Medium) 0 (Zero glycemic impact)
Total Carbohydrates
67.0 (Primarily Sucrose) g 0.0 g
Net Effective Carbohydrates
67.0 g 0.0 g
Molecular Composition
Concentrated Acer saccharum sap (66° Brix sucrose) 1,6-Dichloro-1,6-dideoxy-β-D-fructofuranosyl-4-chloro-4-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranoside
Dental Caries Risk
Moderate Non-Cariogenic
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
Moderation (< 25g/day added sugars) 5.0 mg / kg body weight per day (FDA)
Manganese Concentration
2.90 mg (126% DV per 100g) mg —
Thermal Stability
— Stable up to 220°C (428°F)

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