Sugar-Free Sweeteners Guide
27 items classified under standard Sugar-Free guidelines.
Sugar-Free classifies foods based on added sugar content. Of the 27 sweeteners evaluated, 8 are classified as Allowed, 1 as Limited, and 18 as Not Allowed.
Quick Reference
| Food | Status | Sugar (per 100g) |
|---|---|---|
| Allulose | Allowed | 0g |
| Artificial Sweeteners | Allowed | — |
| Aspartame | Allowed | — |
| Erythritol | Allowed | 0g |
| Monk Fruit Sweetener | Allowed | — |
| Stevia | Allowed | — |
| Sucralose | Allowed | — |
| Xylitol | Allowed | 0g |
| Dark Chocolate | Limited | — |
| Agave Nectar | Not Allowed | — |
| Brown Sugar | Not Allowed | — |
| Cane Sugar | Not Allowed | — |
| Coconut Nectar | Not Allowed | — |
| Coconut Sugar | Not Allowed | — |
| Corn Syrup | Not Allowed | — |
| Date Syrup | Not Allowed | — |
| Fruit Snacks | Not Allowed | — |
| Gummy Candy | Not Allowed | — |
| High Fructose Corn Syrup | Not Allowed | — |
| Honey | Not Allowed | — |
| Maple Sugar | Not Allowed | — |
| Maple Syrup | Not Allowed | — |
| Milk Chocolate | Not Allowed | — |
| Molasses | Not Allowed | — |
| Powdered Sugar | Not Allowed | — |
| Raw Honey | Not Allowed | — |
| Sugar | Not Allowed | — |
Classification Breakdown
8 Allowed — These sweeteners are naturally free of added sugar. 1 Limited — These items have often sold in both unsweetened and sweetened versions. 18 Not Allowed — These are either a sweetener itself or built on added sugar.
Sugar names to watch: cane juice, fruit juice concentrate, brown rice syrup, agave, anything ending in "-ose."
Allowed Sweeteners (8)
Allulose
AllowedAllulose is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free, with 0g sugar per 100g. This means it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Artificial Sweeteners
AllowedArtificial Sweeteners is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Aspartame
AllowedAspartame is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Erythritol
AllowedErythritol is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free, with 0g sugar per 100g. This means it is naturally free of added sugar. Within this category, it falls between Allulose and Xylitol for sugar, ranking 2 of 3.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Monk Fruit Sweetener
AllowedMonk Fruit Sweetener is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Stevia
AllowedStevia is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Sucralose
AllowedSucralose is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Xylitol
AllowedAt 0g sugar per 100g, Xylitol falls into the Allowed category under Sugar-Free guidelines. This means it is naturally free of added sugar. It ranks among the highest in this category for sugar. The nearest lower option is Erythritol at 0g.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Limited Sweeteners (1)
Dark Chocolate
LimitedDark Chocolate is classified as Limited on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is often sold in both unsweetened and sweetened versions. The "Limited" label means the classification depends on specific conditions — portion size, brand formulation, or preparation method can shift it from compliant to non-compliant.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Variant | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sugar | 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 |
Not Allowed Sweeteners (18)
Agave Nectar
Not AllowedAgave Nectar is classified as Not Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is either a sweetener itself or built on added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Brown Sugar
Not AllowedBrown Sugar is classified as Not Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is either a sweetener itself or built on added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Cane Sugar
Not AllowedCane Sugar is classified as Not Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is either a sweetener itself or built on added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Coconut Nectar
Not AllowedCoconut Nectar is classified as Not Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is either a sweetener itself or built on added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Coconut Sugar
Not AllowedCoconut Sugar is classified as Not Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is either a sweetener itself or built on added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Corn Syrup
Not AllowedCorn Syrup is classified as Not Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is either a sweetener itself or built on added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Date Syrup
Not AllowedDate Syrup is classified as Not Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is either a sweetener itself or built on added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Fruit Snacks
Not AllowedFruit Snacks is classified as Not Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is either a sweetener itself or built on added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Gummy Candy
Not AllowedGummy Candy is classified as Not Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is either a sweetener itself or built on added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
High Fructose Corn Syrup
Not AllowedHigh Fructose Corn Syrup is classified as Not Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is either a sweetener itself or built on added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Honey
Not AllowedHoney is classified as Not Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is either a sweetener itself or built on added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Maple Sugar
Not AllowedMaple Sugar is classified as Not Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is either a sweetener itself or built on added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Maple Syrup
Not AllowedMaple Syrup is classified as Not Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is either a sweetener itself or built on added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Milk Chocolate
Not AllowedMilk Chocolate is classified as Not Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is either a sweetener itself or built on added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Molasses
Not AllowedMolasses is classified as Not Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is either a sweetener itself or built on added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Powdered Sugar
Not AllowedPowdered Sugar is classified as Not Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is either a sweetener itself or built on added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Raw Honey
Not AllowedRaw Honey is classified as Not Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is either a sweetener itself or built on added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Sugar
Not AllowedSugar is classified as Not Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is either a sweetener itself or built on added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central