Sugar & Sweetener Substitutes
Natural, low-calorie, and alternative sweeteners to replace sugar, honey, maple syrup, and more in your recipes.
28 ingredients · 105 tested substitutes
Sugar does more than sweeten: it adds moisture, helps browning, and affects texture in baked goods. Liquid sweeteners like honey and maple syrup require reducing other liquids in the recipe. Dry alternatives like coconut sugar swap 1:1 by volume but change the flavor profile. Zero-calorie sweeteners work in beverages but can behave unpredictably in baking.
Most Popular in This Category
Brown Sugar
Top pick: White Sugar + Molasses
Honey
Top pick: Maple Syrup
Maple Syrup
Top pick: Honey
Powdered Sugar
Top pick: Blended Granulated Sugar
Granulated Sugar
Top pick: Brown Sugar
Corn Syrup
Top pick: Golden Syrup
All Sugar & Sweetener Ingredients
Brown Sugar
Powdered Sugar
Honey
Maple Syrup
Molasses
Corn Syrup
Agave Nectar
Jaggery (Gur)
Artificial Sweetener
Black Treacle
Caster Sugar
Demerara Sugar
Dulce de Leche
Equal
Golden Syrup
Granulated Sugar
Muscovado Sugar
Palm Sugar
Piloncillo
Piloncillo Syrup
Rice Syrup (Jocheong)
Splenda
Stevia
Sweetener
Treacle
Turbinado
Turbinado Sugar
White sugar
Recipe-Specific Guides
Need a substitute for a specific recipe? These guides give tailored advice for common dishes.
Granulated Sugar in Cookies
Best: Brown Sugar
Granulated Sugar in Cake
Best: Honey
Granulated Sugar in Coffee
Best: Honey
Granulated Sugar in Frosting
Best: Powdered Sugar
Granulated Sugar in Lemonade
Best: Honey
Honey in Tea
Best: Maple Syrup
Honey in Baking
Best: Maple Syrup
Honey in Salad Dressing
Best: Maple Syrup
Honey in Marinades
Best: Maple Syrup
Honey in Granola
Best: Maple Syrup
Honey in Glazes
Best: Maple Syrup
Brown Sugar in Cookies
Best: White Sugar + Molasses
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common sugar & sweetener substitutes?
The most commonly substituted sugar & sweetener ingredients include Brown Sugar, Honey, Maple Syrup, Powdered Sugar. Each has multiple alternatives with exact ratios for different recipes.
Are there vegan sugar & sweetener alternatives?
Yes, most sugar & sweetener ingredients have vegan alternatives. Check each ingredient page for options marked with the vegan badge.
How many sugar & sweetener substitutes are available?
We have 105 tested substitutes across 28 sugar & sweetener ingredients, each with exact ratios and recipe-specific advice.