38 swaps, most sugar saved first. Every number is checked against the label.
What are the best no-sugar pantry staples?
The swaps that save the most sugar: Lakanto Powdered Monkfruit and Erythritol Sweetener (Powdered Sugar Replacement) instead of Powdered sugar (0g sugar); Mrs. Butterworth's Sugar Free Syrup, Thick 'N Rich instead of Pancake syrup (0g sugar); Torani Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup instead of Torani vanilla syrup (0g sugar); ChocZero Milk Chocolate (Milk Cocoa) Hazelnut Spread instead of Nutella (1g sugar). Every number is from the label.
Which no-sugar pantry staples have the fewest carbs?
Torani Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup (0g total carbs), G Hughes Zero Sugar Honey Dijon Dressing (0g total carbs), G Hughes Zero Sugar Raspberry Vinaigrette (1g total carbs), G Hughes Sugar Free Famous Cluckin' Dipping Sauce (1g total carbs).
Are no-sugar pantry staples OK with Type 1 diabetes?
They can make carb counting easier, but most still have carbs, so count the total carbs on the package. 3 of these use maltitol, which raises blood sugar more than other sweeteners; each page says which. Follow your care team's plan.
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