Sweeteners Roundup
We analyzed 706 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.
Finding the perfect Sweeteners shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 706 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.
Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Sweeteners you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.
Editor's Quick Picks
Detailed Reviews

Carbonated beverage with sweeteners, sparkling cranberry
Ingredients: Carbonated water, cranberry juice from concentrate (0.5%), acids (malic acid, citric acid), flavouring, acidity regulator (trisodium citrate), preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate), sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame k), vegetable and fruit concentrates (carrot, cranberry).
The Good
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Contains Sodium Benzoate

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Original Syrup
Ingredients: CORN SYRUP, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, CELLULOSE GUM, CARAMEL COLOR, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVES), SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVES), SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
- ● High Sugar Content

Aunt jemima pancake syrup lite
Ingredients: high fructose corn syrup, water, cellulose gum, salt, natural and artificial flavor, caramel color, sorbic acid and sodium benzoate (preservatives), sodium hexametaphosphate,
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
- ● High Sugar Content

Lite Syrup, Original
Ingredients: High fructose corn syrup, water, cellulose gum, salt, natural and artificial flavor, caramel color, sorbic acid and sodium benzoate (preservatives), sodium hexametaphosphate
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
- ● High Sugar Content

Syrup original
Ingredients: High fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, water, natural & artificial maple flavor, cellulose gum, caramel color, sodium benzoate (to preserve freshness) and sorbic acid.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
- ● High Sugar Content

The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Low Sugar
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Lite Original Syrup
Ingredients: Water, high fructose corn syrup, sugar syrup, contains 2% or less of cellulose gum salt, natural and artificial flavors, sorbic acid and sodium benzoate (preservatives), caramel color, sodium hexametaphosphate, citric acid.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
- ● High Sugar Content

Sugar Free Caramel Flavored Syrup
Ingredients: Purified water, cellulose gum, natural flavor, sucralose, sodium acid sulfate (sulfates), sodium benzoate & potassium sorbate (to preserve freshness) acesulfame potassium, citric acid, salt, caramel color
The Good
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Contains Sodium Benzoate

Sugar free Coffee Syrup
Ingredients: Purified water, natural and artificial flavors, cellulose gum, sodium acid sulfate (sulfites), sucralose, sodium benzoate & potassium sorbate (to preserve freshness), acesulfame potassium, caramel color.
The Good
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Contains Sodium Benzoate

Vanilla Coffee Syrup
Ingredients: Pure cane sugar, water, natural and artificial flavors, citric acid, sodium benzoate & potassium sorbate (to protect freshness).
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Contains Sodium Benzoate
- ● High Sugar Content

Original Syrup
Ingredients: Corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, water, contains less than 2% of: natural and artificial flavors, cellulose gum, salt, caramel color, sodium benzoate and sorbic acid (preservatives), sodium hexametaphosphate.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
- ● High Sugar Content

The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

C & H, Organic Amber Blue Agave Nectar Liquid Sweetener
Ingredients: Organic agave nectar.
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Low Sugar
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

Apriva zero calorie sweetener with sucralose packets
Ingredients: Dextrose with maltodextrin, sucralose.
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

Stevia zero calorie liquid sweetener blend
Ingredients: Water, erythritol, reb a*, natural flavors, malic acid, sodium benzoate (preservative), potassium sorbate (preservative).
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Contains Sodium Benzoate

Apriva zero calorie liquid sweetener with sucralose
Ingredients: Water,sucralose,malic acid, sodium benzoate (preservative), potassium sorbate(preservative).
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Contains Sodium Benzoate

The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Organic light corn syrup
Ingredients: Organic corn syrup, organic glucose syrup, organic vanilla flavor, salt.
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Contains Corn Syrup
- ● High Sugar Content

100% Pure Organic Maple syrup U.S. Grade A Dark Color, Robust taste
Ingredients: Organic pure maple syrup.
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content
