Before jumping into any diet, it's wise to learn a little bit about its origins. Some diets are built upon solid research and study, and some are faddish, get-rich-quick plans that are often unhealthy and make promises they can't possibly deliver.
One cup of sugar, white or brown, has a points plus value of 22. This info was taken from the Complete Food Companion (copyright 2010), which is available at all participating â¦ Weight Watcher meetings. + 29 others found this useful.
Splenda in the little yellow packets also contains some carbs/calories. Hereâs the info on the packets: Packet of SPLENDA (R) contain sucralose, maltodextrin and dextrose so they also have some carbs/calories in each packet. 1 packet has the sweetness of 2 teaspoons of sugar. 1 packet = 0.9 gm of carb = 4 calories. How does Splenda stack up against regular granulated sugar in the carb/calorie department. White/Granulated Sugar 1 teaspoon = 4 gm of carb= 16 calories one half cup = 96 gm of carb= 385 calories 1 cup = 192 gm of carb = 770 calories.