Does Swerve Have Erythritol? Yes; Swerve vs Lakanto

Yes: Swerve Granular lists erythritol first and shows 6g erythritol per 2 tsp (8g), and Lakanto Classic is made of erythritol and monk fruit extract. Both list 0 calories and 8g total carbohydrate per 2 tsp (8g), but the 8g is made of different things. Swerve's panel shows 6g erythritol plus other carbohydrates, while Lakanto's panel lists all 8g as sugar alcohol. Neither label is objectively better, so this comparison sets the facts side by side and leaves the choice to you.

Key takeaways

• Per 2 tsp (8g), both products list 0 calories and 8g total carbohydrate. Swerve's 8g includes 6g erythritol and other carbohydrates, while Lakanto's 8g is listed as sugar alcohol.
• Swerve Granular's brand page and its bag image list different ingredients. Chicory root fiber appears only on the bag image, so check your own package.
• Lakanto Classic lists erythritol and monk fruit extract. Swerve Granular lists erythritol, allulose, natural flavor, and xanthan gum on the page.

What is the difference between Swerve Granular and Lakanto Classic per serving?

Per 2 tsp (8g), both products list 0 calories, 0g total fat, 0mg sodium, 8g total carbohydrate (3% Daily Value), and 0g protein. The difference is what makes up that 8g carbohydrate and how each panel labels it.

Swerve Granular's Nutrition Facts panel on its brand page lists Total Sugars 0g and Includes 0g Added Sugars, with Erythritol 6g listed beneath the carbohydrate line. The panel states about 43 servings per container for the 12 oz bag.

Lakanto Classic's brand page nutrition image lists Sugar Alcohol 8g for the same 2 tsp (8g) serving and states about 57 servings per container. Which package size that count applies to was not disclosed. The brand page lists sizes including 8.29 oz, 1 LB, and 1.76 LBS.

How much erythritol is in Swerve Granular vs Lakanto Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener?

Swerve Granular's panel lists 6g erythritol per 2 tsp (8g) serving. Lakanto Classic's panel lists 8g sugar alcohol per 8g serving without breaking out erythritol, so its exact erythritol amount was not disclosed.

The remaining carbohydrate in Swerve's 8g is not broken down on the panel. Allulose grams per Swerve serving were not disclosed, so readers cannot calculate that part from the label.

Does Swerve have erythritol?

Yes, Swerve Granular lists erythritol first in its ingredient text, and its panel shows 6g erythritol per 2 tsp (8g). The brand page describes the product as an 'erythritol and allulose blend.'

Does Lakanto have erythritol?

Yes, Lakanto Classic's ingredient list reads 'Erythritol, Monk Fruit Extract' on the brand page and in the Open Food Facts record for UPC 0843076000044. The monk fruit extract amount and mogroside content were not disclosed.

What ingredients are listed on Swerve Granular vs Lakanto Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener?

Swerve Granular's brand page lists erythritol, allulose, natural flavor, and xanthan gum. Lakanto Classic lists only erythritol and monk fruit extract.

• Swerve Granular (brand page): Erythritol, Allulose, Natural Flavor, Xanthan Gum
• Swerve Granular (bag image): Erythritol, Allulose, Chicory Root Fiber, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor
• Lakanto Classic (brand page): Erythritol, Monk Fruit Extract
• Lakanto Classic (Open Food Facts, UPC 0843076000044): Erythritol, Monk Fruit Extract

Neither set of labels lists stevia or sucralose. For how monk fruit compares with another plant-based sweetener, see Stevia vs Monk Fruit: Which Sweetener Is Better for You?.

Does Swerve have sugar alcohol?

Yes, erythritol is a sugar alcohol, and Swerve's panel lists 6g erythritol per 2 tsp (8g). The FDA permits sugar alcohols, including erythritol, as sugar substitutes.

Does Swerve have allulose?

Yes, allulose is listed in Swerve Granular's ingredient text on the brand page and on the bag image. The grams of allulose per serving were not disclosed.

Why does the Swerve Granular ingredient list differ between the website and the bag?

The brand page text and the back-of-bag image list different ingredients. Only the bag image includes chicory root fiber, so readers should check the package they hold.

The Open Food Facts record for UPC 852700300177, last edited in June 2025, still shows an older formula: 'Erythritol, prebiotic oligosaccharides, and natural flavors,' with a serving of 1 tsp (4g). The date Swerve changed its formula was not disclosed, and this article cannot confirm which version is on shelves near you.

How is allulose in Swerve Granular labeled?

FDA guidance says the agency intends to exercise enforcement discretion to exclude allulose from 'Total Sugars' and 'Added Sugars' and to allow a factor of 0.4 calories per gram for allulose. That is consistent with Swerve's panel showing Total Sugars 0g and Added Sugars 0g, but the panel does not list allulose grams.

What does the FDA say about monk fruit extract in Lakanto?

FDA lists Luo Han Guo (monk fruit) extract as 100 to 250 times sweeter than table sugar. Lakanto's label does not state how much monk fruit extract is in the 8g serving, and mogroside content was not disclosed.

What does the FDA say about erythritol in both sweeteners?

The FDA permits sugar alcohols, including erythritol, as sugar substitutes and states that they 'do not promote tooth decay or cause a sudden increase in blood glucose.' Readers who want more context on erythritol can compare it with Does Lily's Chocolate Have Erythritol? Yes; Hu Doesn't.

The sources reviewed here do not address pregnancy, children, or specific medical conditions in detail. People with questions about their own situation should ask a clinician. These labels also cannot show how any individual body responds to erythritol, allulose, or monk fruit extract.

How do Swerve Granular and Lakanto Classic compare on sweetness, sugar claims, net carbs?

Both brands state their products measure like sugar, and both panels show 0 calories and 8g total carbohydrate per 2 tsp (8g). Brand-specific sweetness ratings were not disclosed. FDA states that sugar alcohols range from 25% to 100% as sweet as sugar, and monk fruit extract is listed at 100 to 250 times sweeter than table sugar.

On sugar claims, Swerve's page states 0g sugar per serving, and its panel shows Total Sugars 0g. Lakanto's panel says it is 'Not a significant source of' total sugars or added sugars, and its front copy reads 'Zero Calories' and 'Zero Net Carbs*.'

Lakanto's footnote says to subtract fiber and sugar alcohols from total carbohydrates to get net carbs. Because its 8g is listed as sugar alcohol, that method produces zero on its panel. Swerve's net-carb footnote wording is not quoted here because it was not legible enough to confirm. The sources do not explain the calorie math behind the 0 calorie panels. For the two sweeteners in Swerve side by side, see Allulose vs Erythritol: Which Sugar Substitute Is Better?.

How can you spot each sweetener on a label?

Check the ingredient line first, then the panel. The two labels differ in ways that are easy to miss.

• Swerve Granular: look for allulose and chicory root fiber in the ingredient line on the bag.
• Lakanto Classic: look for an ingredient line that reads only erythritol and monk fruit extract.
• Serving size: Swerve's current panel uses 2 tsp (8g), while the older Open Food Facts record uses 1 tsp (4g).
• Erythritol line: Swerve breaks out 6g erythritol, while Lakanto lists 8g sugar alcohol.
• Servings per container: about 43 for Swerve's 12 oz bag, and about 57 on Lakanto's brand page nutrition image.
• Net-carb footnote: Lakanto's wording tells you how its net carbs are calculated.