Stevia vs Monk Fruit: Which Sugar Free Sweetener Should You Use?

Short answer: compare the finished blend, not just the words “stevia” or “monk fruit”. Sugarless Organic Stevia 350g provides the sweetness of 1 teaspoon of sugar in ½ teaspoon; Sugarless Organic Monk Fruit 350g uses 1 teaspoon for that sweetness. Both contain organic erythritol. This guide compares these two Sugarless products for drinks and baking, not every brand’s formulation.

What is stevia?

Stevia comes from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana, a plant native to South America. The sweet compounds in the leaf, called steviol glycosides, are roughly 200–300 times sweeter than sugar. Because pure extract is so intense, most stevia products are blended with a bulking ingredient such as erythritol so they're easy to measure.

SUGARLESS® Organic Stevia is made with organic erythritol and organic steviol glycosides and is Australian Certified Organic. Its serving guide is ½ teaspoon for the sweetness of 1 level teaspoon of sugar.

What is monk fruit?

Monk fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii), also called luo han guo, is a small melon grown in southern China. Its sweetness comes from compounds called mogrosides, which are also far sweeter than sugar. Like stevia, monk fruit extract is usually blended with erythritol.

SUGARLESS® Organic Monk Fruit Sweetener is made with organic erythritol and organic monk fruit extract and is Australian Certified Organic. Its serving guide is 1 teaspoon for the sweetness of 1 level teaspoon of sugar. This describes sweetness, not identical baking performance.

Stevia vs monk fruit at a glance

Which tastes better?

Some people notice a slight bitter or liquorice-like note with lower quality stevia. Good blends balance this out; our Organic Stevia is formulated to avoid that bitter aftertaste. Monk fruit is often described as rounder or fruitier. Both can have a light cooling feel from erythritol. The best way to decide is to try each in your usual coffee or tea.

Which is better for baking?

Choose the sweetener specified in your recipe. The monk fruit blend has a simple 1:1 sweetness guide, while the stevia canister needs half the volume for equivalent sweetness. Neither automatically reproduces sugar’s volume, moisture, browning or texture.

• Use the sugar-to-stevia conversion chart as a sweetness starting point, not a universal baking formula.
• Do not assume a direct swap will work for caramel, meringue, toffee or preserves.
• Check all ingredients: a sugar-free sweetener does not make every finished recipe sugar free.

Start with recipes written for the product, such as chocolate brownies with organic stevia or chocolate chip cookies with organic monk fruit. Explore more in our recipe collection.

Which is better in coffee?

Both dissolve easily in hot drinks. If you want convenience on the go, stevia comes in tablets (1 tablet = 1 tsp sugar) and café sticks; use the current pack’s serving guide for each format.

Are stevia and monk fruit keto friendly?

Yes. Both are sugar free and suitable for keto and low-carbohydrate eating. Read more in our guide: Is stevia keto friendly?

Which sweetener should you choose?

Choose Organic Stevia 350g when you prefer a smaller measured amount for the same sweetness. Choose Organic Monk Fruit 350g when you prefer its 1:1 teaspoon sweetness guide. For either product, follow blend-specific recipes and check current availability on the product page.

For portable drink portions, compare the organic stevia tablets and sticks. Buying for a café or workplace? See our wholesale sweetener options.

This article is general information only. If you have specific dietary needs, talk to your healthcare professional.