allulose

Low-calorie monosaccharide

Allulose is a low-calorie sugar found naturally in small quantities in figs, raisins, and maple syrup.

It tastes like regular sugar but contains minimal calories and doesn't significantly raise blood glucose, making it popular in keto and diabetic-friendly products: The cookies are sweetened with allulose instead of sugar.

sweetener

stevia

Plant-derived sugar alternative

erythritolLow-calorie natural sweetener
xylitolLow-calorie sugar replacement
aspartameArtificial low-calorie sweetener

saccharine · sweetness · baking · confectionery · dessert · beverage · candy · chocolate · pastry · syrup

diet

low-calorie

Minimal food energy content

ketoHigh-fat, low-carb regimen
sugar-freeLacking added sweeteners
low-carbMinimal starch intake

diabetic-friendly · health-conscious · nutrition · metabolism · wellness · satiety · fitness · portion-control

chemistry

monosaccharide

Simplest carbohydrate form

ketoseKetone-bearing simple sugar
isomerSame formula, different shape
saccharideCarbohydrate unit

carbohydrate · biochemistry · glycolysis · hexose · crystalline · solubility

sources

figs

Small sweet tree fruit

raisinsDried grape snack
jackfruitLarge spiny tropical fruit
wheatCereal crop for flour

molasses · fruits · plants · natural · fermentation · extraction · corn

Opposites

caloric impact of sweeteners

allulosesucrose

Glucose-fructose disaccharide

table sugar · high-fructose corn syrup · glucose · fructose · cane sugar

Family

glucose, cellulose, sucrose, fructose

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G