Nutrasweet vs. Sugar

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How much sugar substitute do I use?

Nutrasweet vs. Sugar

If you want to use Equal/Nutrasweet instead of sugar if you're baking you'll find this chart helpful.

Equal Packets = Sugar
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1 packet = 2 teaspoon sugar
1.5 packets = 1 tablespoon sugar
6 packets = 1/4 cup sugar
8 packets = 1/3 cup sugar
12 packets = 1/2 cup sugar
24 packets = 1 cup sugar

Equal Measure pouches = Sugar
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1 whole pouch = 1 pound sugar
1/4 teaspoon = 2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon = 1 tablespoon sugar
1 3/4 teaspoons = 1/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons = 1/3 cup sugar
7 1/4 teaspoons = 1 cup sugar

Equal Spoonful is spoonful for spoonful, cup for
cup of sugar.

If you have any questions about Equal you can call their
Consumer Center at 1-800-323-5316.

   

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