Allulose vs Cane Sugar: The Smarter Sugar Alternative

Allulose tastes like cane sugar and bakes like cane sugar — but with 90% fewer calories and zero glycemic impact.

Jaca Allulose

0 GI0.4 cal/gFDA GRASNon-GMOKetoFODMAP Safe
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Cane Sugar

See concerns below

⚠️ Cane Sugar Concerns

Taste
The gold standard of sweetness
Calories
4 cal/g
Glycemic Index
65 — causes blood sugar spikes
Cooking & Baking
The original — all baking properties
Keto-Friendly
No — pure carbohydrates
FODMAP
May trigger symptoms in some
Weight Impact
Contributes to weight gain, insulin resistance
Dental Health
Primary cause of dental cavities

Jaca Allulose Benefits

Taste
Tastes like the sugar we grew up with
Calories
0.4 cal/g (90% fewer)
Glycemic Index
0 — zero blood sugar impact
Cooking & Baking
Browns, caramelizes, provides bulk — works like sugar
Keto-Friendly
Yes — 0 net carbs
FODMAP
FODMAP friendly
Weight Impact
Activates GLP-1 for appetite control
Dental Health
Does not feed cavity-causing bacteria

Best For...

Baking & CookingKeto DietDiabetic-FriendlyCoffee & BeveragesWeight ManagementGut Health (FODMAP)

The Verdict: Jaca Allulose — All the Taste, None of the Consequences

Cane sugar tastes great, but the health costs are enormous: obesity, diabetes, heart disease, tooth decay. Jaca Allulose delivers the same taste and baking performance with 90% fewer calories and zero glycemic impact. It's not about deprivation — it's about upgrading to a smarter sugar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does allulose taste like regular sugar?

Yes. Allulose is the closest thing to real sugar flavor among all sugar alternatives. Jaca customers consistently report they cannot tell the difference.

Can I replace cane sugar with allulose in recipes?

Yes. Use allulose as a 1:1 volume replacement for sugar in any recipe. For equivalent sweetness, use about 1.3x the amount since allulose is 70% as sweet.

How does allulose have fewer calories but taste the same?

Allulose is a rare sugar that your body absorbs but does not metabolize for energy. About 70% is excreted unchanged. You get the taste without the metabolic consequences.

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