Sweetener Comparison

What’s the Difference Between Xylitol and Erythritol?

Xylitol (zy–li–tall)   Erythritol (ah-rith-ra-tall)
• Made from U.S.-grown hardwood trees.		• Made from Sugar – fermenting agent added.
• Safe for diabetics		• Safe for diabetics
• 2.4 calories per gram		• 0.2 calories per gram
• 75% less carbohydrates than sugar		• 0 carbohydrates
• 7 on the glycemic scale		• 0 on the glycemic scale
• GRAS - General Recognized As Safe		• GRAS - General Recognized As Safe
• FDA approved food additive		• FDA approved food additive
• 1:1 in place of sugar		• 2/3’s cup equals 1 cup of sugar
• Absorbed through large intestine		• Absorbed through small intestine
• Can be mixed with other sugars		• Can be mixed with other sugars
• As sweet as sugar		• 70% as sweet as Sugar
• Excessive use can cause mild laxative effect		• Highest digestive tolerance of all sugar alcohols