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Sweet Swaps™

Splenda® Brand Sweeteners are used by millions of people across the globe to help lose weight,1,2,3 manage diabetes and blood sugar levels,2,3 and live a healthier lifestyle. Added sugars are classified as sugars and syrups that are added when food products are processed or prepared. They’re different than naturally occurring sugars, such as those in fruit or milk. Often there are sugars already added into the foods and beverages you enjoy, such as flavored yogurt, cookies, and sauces. Sweet swaps, like using Splenda® in your coffee instead of sugar, reduces calories which can help you lose or maintain weight and live a healthier lifestyle.

Identifying Hidden Sugars

Sugar comes in many other forms and is called by many other names other than sugar. Learn how to identify the hidden sugars in your foods.

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Reading Nutrition Labels

 

You can identify added sugars in foods by using the nutrition facts label or by looking for alternative names for sugar in the ingredient list on a product’s packaging. The American Heart Association recommends that women consume less than 6 teaspoons (24g) of added sugar and men consume less than 9 teaspoons (36g) of added sugar per day4 . Using Splenda® Sweeteners in these foods can reduce added sugars to help you to achieve your health goals.

Daily Added Sugar Limit

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Names For Sugar

 
Cane Sugar  |  Glucose  |  Corn Syrup  |  Invert Sugar  |  Agave Nectar  |  Molasses |
Barley Malt Syrup  |  Evaporated Cane Juice  |  Honey  |  Powdered Sugar  | Fructose

5 Ways to Reduce Daily Added Sugar Intake

  1. Sugar-sweetened Beverages: Add fruit, herbs, and Splenda to your sparkling water for a refreshing beverage
  2. Coffee and tea: Sweeten with Splenda instead of sugar or honey
  3. Condiments: Use the nutrition facts label to choose BBQ sauce, jams, and dressings with little or no added sugar, or try making your own with Splenda®
  4. Oatmeal & Yogurt: Sweeten with Splenda and add filling protein with natural peanut butter, almonds, or seeds.
  5. Homemade Desserts: Swap sugar for Splenda using the calculator below or find your new favorite recipe for cookies, pies, cakes, and more here.

Replace added sugar in some of your favorite foods & beverages by using our calculator below!

Convert Sugar to Splenda in Your Recipes

Want to turn your favorite dessert recipe into a less added sugar version? Simply select the type of Splenda Product you want to use from the menu below, then the amount of sugar in your recipe. We'll tell you how much Splenda Sweetener to use in place of sugar!

Convert Sugar to Splenda Sweetener Packets
Amount of Sugar Amount of Splenda Sweetener Packets
2 tsp 1 packet
1 Tbsp 1 1/2 packets
1/8 cup 3 packets
1/4 cup 6 packets
1/3 cup 8 packets
1/2 cup 12 packets
2/3 cup 16 packets
3/4 cup 18 packets
1 cup 24 packets
Convert Sugar to Splenda Granulated Sweetener
Amount of Sugar Amount of Splenda Granulated Sweetener
1 tsp 1 tsp
1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp
1/4 cup 1/4 cup
1/3 cup 1/3 cup
1/2 cup 1/2 cup
2/3 cup 2/3 cup
3/4 cup 3/4 cup
1 cup 1 cup
Convert Sugar to Splenda Sugar Blend
Amount of Sugar Amount of Splenda Sugar Blend
1/4 cup 2 Tbsp
1/3 cup 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp
1/2 cup 1/4 cup
2/3 cup 1/3 cup
3/4 cup 6 Tbsp
1 cup 1/2 cup
Convert Sugar to Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
Amount of Sugar Amount of Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
1/4 cup 2 Tbsp
1/3 cup 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp
1/2 cup 1/4 cup
2/3 cup 1/3 cup
3/4 cup 6 Tbsp
1 cup 1/2 cup
Convert Sugar to Splenda Minis
Amount of Sugar Amount of Splenda Minis
2 tsp 2 tablets
Convert Sugar to Splenda Stevia Sweetener Packets
Amount of Sugar Amount of Splenda Stevia Sweetener Packets
2 tsp sugar 1 packet
1 Tbsp sugar 1 1/2 packets
1/8 cup sugar 3 packets
1/4 cup sugar 6 packets
1/3 cup sugar 8 packets
1/2 cup sugar 12 packets
2/3 cup sugar 16 packets
3/4 cup sugar 18 packets
1 cup sugar 24 packets
Convert Sugar to Splenda Stevia Sweetener Jar
Amount of Sugar Amount of Splenda Stevia Sweetener Jar
1 tsp 1/2 tsp
1 Tbsp 1/2 Tbsp
1/4 cup 2 Tbsp
1/3 cup 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp
1/2 cup 1/4 cup
2/3 cup 1/3 cup
3/4 cup 6 Tbsp
1 cup 1/2 cup
Convert Sugar to Splenda Stevia Granulated Sweetener
Amount of Sugar Amount of Splenda Stevia Granulated Sweetener
1 tsp 1 tsp
1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp
1/4 cup 1/4 cup
1/3 cup 1/3 cup
1/2 cup 1/2 cup
2/3 cup 2/3 cup
3/4 cup 3/4 cup
1 cup 1 cup
Convert Sugar to Splenda Magic Baker Sweetener
Amount of Sugar Amount of Splenda Magic Baker Sweetener
1 tsp 1 tsp
1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp
1/4 cup 1/4 cup
1/3 cup 1/3 cup
1/2 cup 1/2 cup
2/3 cup 2/3 cup
3/4 cup 3/4 cup
1 cup 1 cup
Convert Sugar to Splenda Monk Fruit Granulated Sweetener
Amount of Sugar Amount of Splenda Monk Fruit Granulated Sweetener
1 tsp 1 tsp
1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp
1/4 cup 1/4 cup
1/3 cup 1/3 cup
1/2 cup 1/2 cup
2/3 cup 2/3 cup
3/4 cup 3/4 cup
1 cup 1 cup
Convert Sugar to Splenda Allulose Granulated Sweetener
Amount of Sugar Amount of Splenda Allulose Granulated Sweetener
1 tsp 1 tsp
1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp
1/4 cup 1/4 cup
1/3 cup 1/3 cup
1/2 cup 1/2 cup
2/3 cup 2/3 cup
3/4 cup 3/4 cup
1 cup 1 cup
Convert Sugar to Splenda Liquid Sweetener
Amount of Sugar Amount of Splenda Liquid Sweetener
1 tsp 1/2 squeeze (1/16 tsp)
2 tsp 1 squeeze (1/8 tsp)
1 Tbsp 1/6 tsp
Convert Sugar to Splenda French Vanilla Liquid Sweetener
Amount of Sugar Amount of Splenda French Vanilla Liquid Sweetener
1 tsp 1/2 squeeze (1/16 tsp)
2 tsp 1 squeeze (1/8 tsp)
1 Tbsp 1/6 tsp
Convert Sugar to Splenda Stevia Liquid Sweetener
Amount of Sugar Amount of Splenda Stevia Liquid Sweetener
1 tsp 1/2 squeeze (1/16 tsp)
2 tsp 1 squeeze (1/8 tsp)
1 Tbsp 1/6 tsp
Convert Sugar to Splenda Stevia French Vanilla Liquid Sweetener
Amount of Sugar Amount of Splenda Stevia French Vanilla Liquid Sweetener
1 tsp 1/2 squeeze (1/16 tsp)
2 tsp 1 squeeze (1/8 tsp)
1 Tbsp 1/6 tsp
Convert Sugar to Splenda Stevia Energy Liquid Sweetener
Amount of Sugar Amount of Splenda Stevia Energy Liquid Sweetener
1 tsp 1/2 squeeze (1/16 tsp)
2 tsp 1 squeeze (1/8 tsp)
1 Tbsp 1/6 tsp
Convert Sugar to Splenda Monk Fruit Liquid Sweetener
Amount of Sugar Amount of Splenda Monk Fruit Liquid Sweetener
1 tsp 1/2 squeeze (1/16 tsp)
2 tsp 1 squeeze (1/8 tsp)
1 Tbsp 1/6 tsp
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Tips for Managing Weight

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Tips for Managing Diabetes

Overview of Splenda Products

1 When used in place of sugar; Rogers PJ, Hogenkamp PS, de Graaf C, et al. (2016). Does low-energy sweetener consumption affect energy intake and body weight? A systematic review, including meta-analyses, of the evidence from human and animal studies. Int J of Obes 40(3), 381-394. 2 Johnston CA, Stevens B, & Foreyt JP. (2013). The Role of Low-calorie Sweeteners in Diabetes. Eur Endocrinology 9(2); 96-98. 3 These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. 4 AHA Editorial Staff. (2019, Feb 21). By Any Other Name It’s Still Sweetener. Retrieved from: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sugar/by-any-other-name-its-still-sweetener