Have you ever wondered why sugar substitutes have become such a controversial topic? For some time now, the consumption of these has been increasing, stemming from a trend towards a healthier lifestyle. What do sugar substitutes and sugar have in common? Both sugar and its substitutes have sweetening components, which provide sweetness to the ingredients they are added to. How do they differ? The key difference between sugar substitutes and sugar is the caloric contribution. Substitutes provide no calories, while sugar contains 16 calories per tablespoon. Another important fact is that the sweetening powers of substitutes are much greater than those of sugar, so less is needed for the same preparation. How do I know how much substitute to use? We provide you with this comparison table so you can correctly use your preferred sugar substitute.

Original recipe	Substitute with
1 cup of granulated sugar	1 cup of sucralose or 1 teaspoon of powdered or liquid stevia
1/2 cup of granulated sugar	½ cup of sucralose or half a teaspoon of powdered or liquid stevia
1 teaspoon of sugar	1 ½ packets of sucralose or 2 drops of liquid stevia or a pinch in powder

We leave you with these delicious recipes made with sugar substitutes. Enjoy delicious dishes without compromising your weight or health. Low-Calorie Pineapple Cold Cake Hawaiian Salmon Horchata Ice Pops