Gluten-Free Sweeteners Guide
27 items classified under standard Gluten-Free guidelines.
Gluten-Free classifies foods based on whether the food contains gluten from wheat, barley, or rye. Of the 27 sweeteners evaluated, 27 are classified as Allowed, 0 as Limited, and 0 as Not Allowed.
Good news for Gluten-Free followers: all sweeteners fit the diet. These foods are naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. The nutrition details below help you compare within the category to find the best options for your specific needs.
Quick Reference
| Food | Status | Calories (per 100g) |
|---|---|---|
| Agave Nectar | Allowed | 68kcal |
| Allulose | Allowed | 20kcal |
| Artificial Sweeteners | Allowed | 407kcal |
| Aspartame | Allowed | 365kcal |
| Brown Sugar | Allowed | 373kcal |
| Cane Sugar | Allowed | 269kcal |
| Coconut Nectar | Allowed | 60kcal |
| Coconut Sugar | Allowed | 895kcal |
| Corn Syrup | Allowed | 283kcal |
| Dark Chocolate | Allowed | 550kcal |
| Date Syrup | Allowed | 282kcal |
| Erythritol | Allowed | 0kcal |
| Fruit Snacks | Allowed | 352kcal |
| Gummy Candy | Allowed | 396kcal |
| High Fructose Corn Syrup | Allowed | 62kcal |
| Honey | Allowed | 304kcal |
| Maple Sugar | Allowed | 354kcal |
| Maple Syrup | Allowed | 270kcal |
| Milk Chocolate | Allowed | 150kcal |
| Molasses | Allowed | 290kcal |
| Monk Fruit Sweetener | Allowed | 105kcal |
| Powdered Sugar | Allowed | 431kcal |
| Raw Honey | Allowed | 69kcal |
| Stevia | Allowed | 0kcal |
| Sucralose | Allowed | 48kcal |
| Sugar | Allowed | 399kcal |
| Xylitol | Allowed | 240kcal |
Classification Breakdown
27 Allowed — These sweeteners are naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins.
For celiac disease the threshold is 20 ppm, and cross-contamination matters as much as ingredients.
Allowed Sweeteners (27)
Agave Nectar
AllowedAt 68kcal calories per 100g, Agave Nectar falls into the Allowed category under Gluten-Free guidelines. It is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Beyond the primary classification, agave nectar also provides 6.6g fiber per 100g. Within this category, it falls between High Fructose Corn Syrup and Raw Honey for calories, ranking 7 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Allulose
AllowedAt 20kcal calories per 100g, Allulose falls into the Allowed category under Gluten-Free guidelines. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Among the 27 items in this category, allulose sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Sucralose at 48kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Artificial Sweeteners
AllowedAt 407kcal calories per 100g, Artificial Sweeteners falls into the Allowed category under Gluten-Free guidelines. The classification reflects that it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Nutritionally, it also delivers 8.7g fat and 760mg sodium per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Sugar at 399kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Aspartame
AllowedAspartame is classified as Allowed on Gluten-Free, with 365kcal calories per 100g. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Within this category, it falls between Maple Sugar and Brown Sugar for calories, ranking 20 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Brown Sugar
AllowedBrown Sugar is classified as Allowed on Gluten-Free, with 373kcal calories per 100g. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. It also contains 9.2g protein and 6.3g fiber, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Aspartame at 365kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Cane Sugar
AllowedWith 269kcal calories per 100g, Cane Sugar earns a Allowed classification on Gluten-Free. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Within this category, it falls between Xylitol and Maple Syrup for calories, ranking 12 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Coconut Nectar
AllowedAt 60kcal calories per 100g, Coconut Nectar falls into the Allowed category under Gluten-Free guidelines. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Among the 27 items in this category, coconut nectar sits at the low end for calories — next closest is High Fructose Corn Syrup at 62kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Coconut Sugar
AllowedAt 895kcal calories per 100g, Coconut Sugar falls into the Allowed category under Gluten-Free guidelines. It is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Beyond the primary classification, coconut sugar also provides 99.1g fat per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Dark Chocolate at 550kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Corn Syrup
AllowedWith 283kcal calories per 100g, Corn Syrup earns a Allowed classification on Gluten-Free. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Within this category, it falls between Date Syrup and Molasses for calories, ranking 15 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Dark Chocolate
AllowedWith 550kcal calories per 100g, Dark Chocolate earns a Allowed classification on Gluten-Free. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. It also contains 5.1g protein and 32.2g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Powdered Sugar at 431kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Variant | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70-85% Cacao | 598kcal | 7.8g | 42.6g | 45.9g | 10.9g |
| 60-69% Cacao | 579kcal | 6.1g | 38.3g | 52.4g | 8g |
| 45-59% Cacao | 546kcal | 4.9g | 31.3g | 61.2g | 7g |
Date Syrup
AllowedWith 282kcal calories per 100g, Date Syrup earns a Allowed classification on Gluten-Free. It is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Beyond the primary classification, date syrup also provides 8g fiber per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Maple Syrup and Corn Syrup for calories, ranking 14 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Erythritol
AllowedAt 0kcal calories per 100g, Erythritol falls into the Allowed category under Gluten-Free guidelines. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Among the 27 items in this category, erythritol sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Stevia at 0kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Fruit Snacks
AllowedWith 352kcal calories per 100g, Fruit Snacks earns a Allowed classification on Gluten-Free. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Within this category, it falls between Honey and Maple Sugar for calories, ranking 18 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Gummy Candy
AllowedGummy Candy is classified as Allowed on Gluten-Free, with 396kcal calories per 100g. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Brown Sugar at 373kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
High Fructose Corn Syrup
AllowedHigh Fructose Corn Syrup is classified as Allowed on Gluten-Free, with 62kcal calories per 100g. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Among the 27 items in this category, high fructose corn syrup sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Agave Nectar at 68kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Honey
AllowedWith 304kcal calories per 100g, Honey earns a Allowed classification on Gluten-Free. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Within this category, it falls between Molasses and Fruit Snacks for calories, ranking 17 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Maple Sugar
AllowedAt 354kcal calories per 100g, Maple Sugar falls into the Allowed category under Gluten-Free guidelines. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Within this category, it falls between Fruit Snacks and Aspartame for calories, ranking 19 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Maple Syrup
AllowedMaple Syrup is classified as Allowed on Gluten-Free, with 270kcal calories per 100g. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Within this category, it falls between Cane Sugar and Date Syrup for calories, ranking 13 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Milk Chocolate
AllowedMilk Chocolate is classified as Allowed on Gluten-Free, with 150kcal calories per 100g. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. It also contains 6.7g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Monk Fruit Sweetener and Xylitol for calories, ranking 10 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Molasses
AllowedMolasses is classified as Allowed on Gluten-Free, with 290kcal calories per 100g. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Within this category, it falls between Corn Syrup and Honey for calories, ranking 16 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Monk Fruit Sweetener
AllowedAt 105kcal calories per 100g, Monk Fruit Sweetener falls into the Allowed category under Gluten-Free guidelines. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Within this category, it falls between Raw Honey and Milk Chocolate for calories, ranking 9 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Powdered Sugar
AllowedWith 431kcal calories per 100g, Powdered Sugar earns a Allowed classification on Gluten-Free. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. It also contains 23g fat and 440mg sodium, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Artificial Sweeteners at 407kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Raw Honey
AllowedRaw Honey is classified as Allowed on Gluten-Free, with 69kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Nutritionally, it also delivers 5.3g fiber per serving. Within this category, it falls between Agave Nectar and Monk Fruit Sweetener for calories, ranking 8 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Stevia
AllowedAt 0kcal calories per 100g, Stevia falls into the Allowed category under Gluten-Free guidelines. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Among the 27 items in this category, stevia sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Allulose at 20kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Sucralose
AllowedSucralose is classified as Allowed on Gluten-Free, with 48kcal calories per 100g. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Among the 27 items in this category, sucralose sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Coconut Nectar at 60kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Sugar
AllowedSugar is classified as Allowed on Gluten-Free, with 399kcal calories per 100g. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Gummy Candy at 396kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Xylitol
AllowedWith 240kcal calories per 100g, Xylitol earns a Allowed classification on Gluten-Free. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Within this category, it falls between Milk Chocolate and Cane Sugar for calories, ranking 11 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central