Halal Sweeteners Guide

27 items classified under standard Halal guidelines.

Halal classifies foods based on compliance with Islamic dietary law. Of the 27 sweeteners evaluated, 26 are classified as Allowed, 1 as Limited, and 0 as Not Allowed.

Good news for Halal followers: almost all sweeteners fit the diet. These foods are permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. 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
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
Dark Chocolate Limited 550kcal

Classification Breakdown

26 Allowed — These sweeteners are permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. 1 Limited — These items have doubtful (mashbooh) — uncertain ingredient sources or disputed additives.

Commonly missed: alcohol in cooking (vanilla extract, wine reductions) and pork-derived gelatin in Western markets.

Allowed Sweeteners (26)

Agave Nectar

Allowed

With 68kcal calories per 100g, Agave Nectar earns a Allowed classification on Halal. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. It also contains 6.6g fiber, which may factor into overall meal planning. 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

68kcalCalories
0.5gProtein
0.2gFat
16.2gCarbs
6.6gFiber

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Allulose

Allowed

With 20kcal calories per 100g, Allulose earns a Allowed classification on Halal. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. 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

20kcalCalories
0gProtein
0gFat
100gCarbs
0gFiber

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Artificial Sweeteners

Allowed

At 407kcal calories per 100g, Artificial Sweeteners falls into the Allowed category under Halal guidelines. It is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. Beyond the primary classification, artificial sweeteners also provides 8.7g fat and 760mg sodium per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Sugar at 399kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

407kcalCalories
4.7gProtein
8.7gFat
77.4gCarbs
Fiber

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Aspartame

Allowed

With 365kcal calories per 100g, Aspartame earns a Allowed classification on Halal. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. Within this category, it falls between Maple Sugar and Brown Sugar for calories, ranking 20 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

365kcalCalories
2.2gProtein
0gFat
89.1gCarbs
0gFiber

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Brown Sugar

Allowed

With 373kcal calories per 100g, Brown Sugar earns a Allowed classification on Halal. It is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. Beyond the primary classification, brown sugar also provides 9.2g protein and 6.3g fiber per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Aspartame at 365kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

373kcalCalories
9.2gProtein
4.1gFat
78.9gCarbs
6.3gFiber

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Cane Sugar

Allowed

At 269kcal calories per 100g, Cane Sugar falls into the Allowed category under Halal guidelines. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. Within this category, it falls between Xylitol and Maple Syrup for calories, ranking 12 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

269kcalCalories
0gProtein
0gFat
73.1gCarbs
0gFiber

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Coconut Nectar

Allowed

At 60kcal calories per 100g, Coconut Nectar falls into the Allowed category under Halal guidelines. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. 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

60kcalCalories
0.1gProtein
0gFat
15.8gCarbs
0.6gFiber

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Coconut Sugar

Allowed

At 895kcal calories per 100g, Coconut Sugar falls into the Allowed category under Halal guidelines. The classification reflects that it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. Nutritionally, it also delivers 99.1g fat per serving. 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

895kcalCalories
0gProtein
99.1gFat
0.8gCarbs
0gFiber

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Corn Syrup

Allowed

With 283kcal calories per 100g, Corn Syrup earns a Allowed classification on Halal. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. Within this category, it falls between Date Syrup and Molasses for calories, ranking 15 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

283kcalCalories
0gProtein
0.2gFat
76.8gCarbs
0gFiber

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Date Syrup

Allowed

With 282kcal calories per 100g, Date Syrup earns a Allowed classification on Halal. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. It also contains 8g fiber, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Maple Syrup and Corn Syrup for calories, ranking 14 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

282kcalCalories
2.5gProtein
0.4gFat
75gCarbs
8gFiber

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Erythritol

Allowed

Erythritol is classified as Allowed on Halal, with 0kcal calories per 100g. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. 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

0kcalCalories
0gProtein
0gFat
100gCarbs
0gFiber

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Fruit Snacks

Allowed

At 352kcal calories per 100g, Fruit Snacks falls into the Allowed category under Halal guidelines. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. Within this category, it falls between Honey and Maple Sugar for calories, ranking 18 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

352kcalCalories
0.1gProtein
0gFat
88gCarbs
0gFiber

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Gummy Candy

Allowed

Gummy Candy is classified as Allowed on Halal, with 396kcal calories per 100g. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. 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

396kcalCalories
0gProtein
0gFat
98.9gCarbs
0.1gFiber

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High Fructose Corn Syrup

Allowed

With 62kcal calories per 100g, High Fructose Corn Syrup earns a Allowed classification on Halal. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. 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

62kcalCalories
0.4gProtein
0gFat
15gCarbs
0gFiber

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Honey

Allowed

With 304kcal calories per 100g, Honey earns a Allowed classification on Halal. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. Within this category, it falls between Molasses and Fruit Snacks for calories, ranking 17 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

304kcalCalories
0.3gProtein
0gFat
82.4gCarbs
0.2gFiber

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Maple Sugar

Allowed

With 354kcal calories per 100g, Maple Sugar earns a Allowed classification on Halal. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. Within this category, it falls between Fruit Snacks and Aspartame for calories, ranking 19 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

354kcalCalories
0.1gProtein
0.2gFat
90.9gCarbs
0gFiber

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Maple Syrup

Allowed

With 270kcal calories per 100g, Maple Syrup earns a Allowed classification on Halal. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. Within this category, it falls between Cane Sugar and Date Syrup for calories, ranking 13 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

270kcalCalories
0gProtein
0gFat
67.4gCarbs
0gFiber

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Milk Chocolate

Allowed

With 150kcal calories per 100g, Milk Chocolate earns a Allowed classification on Halal. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. 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

150kcalCalories
3.7gProtein
6.7gFat
20.4gCarbs
1.6gFiber

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Molasses

Allowed

At 290kcal calories per 100g, Molasses falls into the Allowed category under Halal guidelines. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. Within this category, it falls between Corn Syrup and Honey for calories, ranking 16 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

290kcalCalories
0gProtein
0.1gFat
74.7gCarbs
0gFiber

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Monk Fruit Sweetener

Allowed

Monk Fruit Sweetener is classified as Allowed on Halal, with 105kcal calories per 100g. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. Within this category, it falls between Raw Honey and Milk Chocolate for calories, ranking 9 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

105kcalCalories
4.9gProtein
1.4gFat
18.6gCarbs
0gFiber

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Powdered Sugar

Allowed

At 431kcal calories per 100g, Powdered Sugar falls into the Allowed category under Halal guidelines. The classification reflects that it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. Nutritionally, it also delivers 23g fat and 440mg sodium per serving. 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

431kcalCalories
4.9gProtein
23gFat
51.1gCarbs
1.6gFiber

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Raw Honey

Allowed

At 69kcal calories per 100g, Raw Honey falls into the Allowed category under Halal guidelines. It is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. Beyond the primary classification, raw honey also provides 5.3g fiber per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Agave Nectar and Monk Fruit Sweetener for calories, ranking 8 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

69kcalCalories
1.5gProtein
0.1gFat
17.6gCarbs
5.3gFiber

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Stevia

Allowed

At 0kcal calories per 100g, Stevia falls into the Allowed category under Halal guidelines. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. 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

0kcalCalories
0gProtein
0gFat
100gCarbs
0gFiber

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Sucralose

Allowed

At 48kcal calories per 100g, Sucralose falls into the Allowed category under Halal guidelines. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. 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

48kcalCalories
0.3gProtein
0.1gFat
13.3gCarbs
1.2gFiber

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Sugar

Allowed

With 399kcal calories per 100g, Sugar earns a Allowed classification on Halal. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. 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

399kcalCalories
0gProtein
0gFat
99.8gCarbs
Fiber

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Xylitol

Allowed

At 240kcal calories per 100g, Xylitol falls into the Allowed category under Halal guidelines. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. Within this category, it falls between Milk Chocolate and Cane Sugar for calories, ranking 11 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

240kcalCalories
0gProtein
0gFat
100gCarbs
0gFiber

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Limited Sweeteners (1)

Dark Chocolate

Limited

At 550kcal calories per 100g, Dark Chocolate falls into the Limited category under Halal guidelines. It is doubtful (mashbooh) — uncertain ingredient sources or disputed additives. Beyond the primary classification, dark chocolate also provides 5.1g protein and 32.2g fat per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Powdered Sugar at 431kcal. Portion control is key here — a small amount may fit within the diet's parameters, while a full serving may not.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsFiber
70-85% Cacao598kcal7.8g42.6g45.9g10.9g
60-69% Cacao579kcal6.1g38.3g52.4g8g
45-59% Cacao546kcal4.9g31.3g61.2g7g

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