Splenda vs Brown sugar
A side-by-side guide to substituting Brown sugar for Splenda (or vice versa).
Brown sugar works as a 1:1 swap for Splenda in most recipes.
Side-by-side
Brown sugar
Conversion: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount)
Tags: common
Notes: Use 1:1 by volume but reduce other liquids slightly to account for added moisture from molasses.
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Use 1:1 by volume but reduce other liquids slightly to account for added moisture from molasses. The conversion is 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).
Common questions
Yes — Use 1:1 by volume but reduce other liquids slightly to account for added moisture from molasses. Ratio: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).
1:1 substitution (use the same amount). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Use 1:1 by volume but reduce other liquids slightly to account for added moisture from molasses..
Brown sugar is one of the options SubSwap lists for Splenda. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Splenda substitutes.
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