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Stevia
Natural high-intensity
Monk Fruit
Natural high-intensity
Allulose
Natural high-intensity
Score
78
86
88
VerdictGoodExcellentExcellent
Sweetness vs sugar250×200×70%
Glycemic index000
Calories0 kcal/g0 kcal/g0.4 kcal/g
FDAGRAS (high-purity steviol glycosides since 2008)GRAS (since 2010)GRAS; excluded from 'Total Sugars' and 'Added Sugars' on US labels (2019)
EFSAAuthorised E960Under review (not yet authorised in EU)Not yet authorised in EU (April 2026 — EFSA opinion under review)
ADIEFSA: 4 mg/kg body weight/day (steviol equivalents)FDA: not specified — no observed adverse effectFDA: not specified — extensively studied at high doses
Best for
  • · Coffee, tea, smoothies, low-carb baking
  • · Coffee, baking, anywhere stevia leaves an aftertaste
  • · Baking, ice cream, anywhere you want sugar's mouthfeel
Avoid if
  • · Severe taste sensitivity to liquorice notes
  • · Strict EU regulatory compliance required
  • · IBS / sensitive gut
  • · Need EU regulatory compliance