Erythritol and stevia are popular low-calorie sweeteners, and many people use them to help reduce their sugar and calorie intake. You can use either product to sweeten everything from tea and coffee to baked goods without the calories that come with sugar.
While there are some similarities between the two ingredients in terms of nutritional value, health benefits and potential uses, there are many differences between them.
Erythritol is a sugar alcohol that is commonly added to foods as a low-calorie sweetener. It is found naturally in foods such as fruits and mushrooms, and can also be produced by fermenting monosaccharides in corn with yeast. You can purchase powdered erythritol and use it in place of sugar when preparing your favorite baked goods, snacks and beverages.
Stevia, on the other hand, is a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of stevia, a plant native to certain regions of South America. It is commonly used as a substitute for regular sugar and can be found in many low-calorie products.
Although stevia is widely available in powder form, many varieties are made from lebaudioside A, a highly concentrated compound derived from the leaves of the stevia plant.
Your body does not have the enzymes needed to digest erythritol. Instead, the sweetener is mostly absorbed into the bloodstream and excreted in the urine. Therefore, it has no effect on blood sugar or insulin levels, making it a great alternative to regular sugar.
A 2018 animal study showed that erythritol can even lower blood sugar levels by reducing the absorption of sugar in the blood, increasing the absorption of sugar by muscles, and altering the activity of several enzymes involved in blood sugar control.
For people with diabetes, stevia may be a good choice because it does not increase blood sugar levels as much as sugar does.
Both erythritol and stevia have much lower calorie and carbohydrate content than regular sugar. For reference, table sugar contains about 4 calories per gram.
Meanwhile, erythritol contains only 5% of the calories contained in sugar, about 0.2 calories per gram. It is also only 60-80% of the sweetness of regular sugar. Again, stevia is considered a non-nutritive sweetener, which means it contains almost no calories.
In addition, since both sweeteners are only used in small amounts, they are unlikely to provide much nutrition to your diet.
Stevia is much sweeter than sugar, so it is used in very small amounts. It is widely used in powder or liquid form and can be added to coffee or tea, or sprinkled on cereal, yogurt or smoothie bowls. It can also be used in many baked goods. However, please note that you may need to adjust the recipe to account for the additional sweetness.
Erythritol can also be used as a low-calorie alternative to sugar in many recipes, including beverages and baked goods. Keep in mind that erythritol does not dissolve and can crystallize like regular sugar, which may not be suitable for making certain dishes at home, such as ice cream.
Which one you choose depends on your personal preference and what you are using it for. Why not try our Erythritol and Stevia blend? They work synergistically to both enhance the flavor and add a fuller texture. Overall, the sweetness delivery is clean and neutral.
Our Stevia Erythritol blend is a natural replacement for table sugar at a ratio of 1:5. This means you can easily use 1 cup from a sealed vertical, resealable foil bag containing your stevia erythritol blend. The sweet white powder mixes easily with water and juice, making it a great substitute for your baking and cooking needs.
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