How to Create a Sugar Substitute Chart

Do you find it difficult to remember the amount of sugar substitute to use for your favorite recipe? Is it 1 cup or 1/2 cup? Getting the correct amount of sugar substitute can make a big difference in the taste of your recipe. Why not make your own chart? This simple chart contains some popular sugar substitutes and the equivalent sugar amounts.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4 Columns
• 6 Rows
• Labels for Columns
• Content within chart

1. 
   4 Columns

   4 Columns - Using an Excel spreadsheet, create 4 columns. You will label these columns later.

2. 
   6 Rows

   6 Rows - Now create 6 rows for your chart. These rows will soon contain the contents of your chart.

3. Label the Columns - Now its time to label the columns of your chart. Label the 1st column 'Granulated Sugar', the 2nd column 'Equal', the 3rd column 'Splenda' and the 4th column 'Sweet'N Low'.

4. Content within Chart - add the content for the columns as follows:
   
   1st column: Granulated sugar, add: 2 teaspoons, 1 tablespoon, 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup
   
   Continue this for steps 5, 6, and 7

5. 2nd column: Equal, add: 1 packet, 1 1/2 packets, 6 packets, 8 packets, 12 packets

6. 3rd column: Splenda, add: 2 teaspoons, 1 tablespoon, 6 packets, 8 packets, 12 packets

7. 4th column: Sweet'N Low, add: 1/5 teaspoon, 1/3 teaspoon, 3 packets, 4 packets, 6 packets

Tips & Warnings

• Take a look at the very first image in this article. That is the completed sugar substitute chart.
• Change the colors for the different columns if that will help you to make sure you make the correct substitutions.
• Check with your Physician before trying any sugar substitutes.
• Remember although these substitutes are not sugar, the food may still contain calories. Moderation is key!

Resources

• AllRecipes

[jswana]

on 12/2/2009 Nice article on sugar substitute's chart. thanks for sharing. jswana 5*

[CaseyCarlton]

on 8/24/2009 Thanks for the great idea about How to Create a Sugar Substitute Chart. 5 stars and a recommend

[shorty209]

on 8/23/2009 That such a great idea thank you ...
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[kaldrich88]

on 8/11/2009 wonderful tips! 5*

[respite]

on 8/6/2009 Wow, this is a great idea. I am sure those interested in using less "sugar" will appreciate the chart idea and the finished product is easy to place in your favorite cookbook!