VIDEO: Here’s the difference between Equal, Splenda, Sweet’N Low and sugar

When you want to make your foods sweeter, there a ton of options to choose from. From a variety of artificial sweeteners to plain ole sugar, they all get the job done. But what is the difference between all of them?

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The main distinction is the level of sweetness. Most artificial sweeteners are sweeter than regular sugar, but they don’t pack on the calories. That’s because each brand has special ingredients that eliminate and decrease the calories drastically.

Want to learn exactly how it works? Take a look at the Business Insider video below for the full breakdown.