Sugar Alcohols vs. Artificial Sweeteners: What’s the Difference?

Sugar Alcohols vs. Artificial Sweeteners: What’s the Difference?

Both sweeten things up, but they differ in calories, carbohydrates and possible health benefits.Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDNDesign elements: Getty Images. EatingWell design.Key PointsSugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners are popular sugar substitutes.Both can add sweetness to foods and drinks for little to no calories.But there are differences, and some may have mild side effects.When it comes to sweeteners, we often use blank…

Silver Spoon Granulated Sweetener 75g

£1 - Sainsbury'sTable-Top Sweetener Based on Aspartame and Acesulfame-KLess than 2 calories per servingFor your everyday ta-dah!Suitable for vegetarians and vegansEvery spoonful of sweetener has a delicious sweet taste with less than 2 calories. It's ideal for sweetening tea, coffee and other hot drinks. A spoonful of sweetener has the equivalent sweetness of a spoonful of sugar.

What Happens to Your Blood Sugar When You Add Artificial Sweeteners to Your Diet

Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmDAndrii Lysenko / Getty Images Artificial sweeteners may affect your blood sugar over time.Key TakeawaysArtificial sweeteners generally do not raise blood glucose directly because they are not metabolized like sugar.Chronic or high use of artificial sweeteners may affect insulin sensitivity, gut microbiome composition, and longer-term glucose regulation.For best results, use artificial sweeteners as a too…