D-Allulose (D-Psicose) vs. Raw Honey (Pure Unfiltered)
Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 10 key differences identified.
D-Allulose is a rare ketohexose monosaccharide that occurs naturally in figs and raisins. It delivers 70% the sweetness of sucrose with only 0.4 kcal/g (90% fewer calories than sugar), 0 glycemic index, and caramelizes identically to table sugar.
Raw honey is enzymatic floral nectar concentrated by honeybees (Apis mellifera). Per 100g, it provides 304 kcal, 82.4g carbohydrates (38.2% fructose, 31.3% glucose, 7.1% maltose/sucrose), 0.3g protein, 17.1g water, and a glycemic index of 58.
Specification Comparison Table
10 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Relative Sweetness Index
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70 (70% of Sucrose) | 100 – 120 (Slightly sweeter than sucrose) |
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Energy / Calories
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40 (Official US label: 0.4 kcal/g) kcal | 304 kcal |
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Glycemic Index (GI)
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0 (Blunts glucose spikes from carbs) | 58 (Medium) |
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Total Carbohydrates
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100.0 (Excluded from US Total/Added Sugars) g | 82.4 (38% Fructose, 31% Glucose) g |
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Net Effective Carbohydrates
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0.0 g | 82.4 g |
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Molecular Composition
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C-3 Epimer of D-Fructose | Invert sugar blend + Bee enzymes (Invertase, Glucose Oxidase) |
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Dental Caries Risk
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Non-Cariogenic | Moderate-High |
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Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
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0.5 g / kg body weight per single serving | Moderation (< 25g/day added sugars) |
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Caramelization & Browning
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Browning onset at 140°C (True Maillard browning) | — |
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Water Content
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— | 17.1 (Prevents bacterial fermentation) % |