Oreo does not currently offer a completely sugar-free version of their classic chocolate sandwich cookie. However, they do have some reduced sugar options that may appeal to people looking to limit their sugar intake.
Oreo Thins
Oreo Thins are a thinner, crispier version of the original Oreo cookie. While they are not completely sugar-free, Oreo Thins have less cream filling and thinner cookie wafers than regular Oreos, meaning they have slightly less sugar per cookie.
According to the nutrition information on the Oreo website, two Oreo Thins cookies (35g) contain:
- 140 calories
- 16g carbohydrates
- 7g sugar
In comparison, two regular Oreo cookies (35g) contain:
- 160 calories
- 21g carbohydrates
- 14g sugar
So while not completely sugar-free, Oreo Thins do have roughly half the amount of sugar as regular Oreos per serving.
Oreo Zero Sugar
In select international markets, Oreo offers an Oreo Zero Sugar cookie. This cookie uses sugar substitutes like stevia leaf extract and sucralose to provide the sweet taste without sugar.
Unfortunately, Oreo Zero Sugar is not currently available for purchase in the United States. The zero sugar version is sold in countries like Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Turkey, Romania, North Macedonia, and Croatia.
Making Homemade Sugar-Free Oreo Cookies
For people in the US looking for a sugar-free Oreo alternative, it is possible to make homemade sugar-free Oreo cookies using natural sweeteners like stevia or erythritol.
Homemade recipes substitute the sugar in the cookie dough with sugar-free sweeteners. The filling can be made sugar-free by using reduced fat cream cheese sweetened with a sugar substitute.
There are many keto and low carb bloggers who have developed recipes for homemade sugar-free Oreos using almond flour, coconut flour, or protein powder for the cookie base. These may not taste exactly like Oreos, but provide a lower sugar, higher protein option.
Oreo Cookie Nutrition Facts
Here are some key nutrition facts for Oreo cookies:
| Serving Size | 2 cookies (35g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 160 |
| Total Fat | 7g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 105mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g |
| Sugars | 14g |
| Protein | 1g |
As you can see, a serving of 2 Oreo cookies contains 14g of sugar, which is around 3.5 teaspoons. This accounts for over 50% of the FDA’s recommended daily limit of added sugars (25g for women, 36g for men).
Sugar Content in Different Oreo Products
In addition to the classic Oreo, Nabisco makes many different Oreo flavored cookies and candy products. Here is a comparison of the sugar content per serving in some popular Oreo items:
| Oreo Product | Serving Size | Total Sugars |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Oreo | 2 cookies (35g) | 14g |
| Double Stuf Oreo | 1 cookie (50g) | 18g |
| Oreo Thins | 2 cookies (35g) | 7g |
| Golden Oreo | 2 cookies (35g) | 13g |
| Oreo Ice Cream Sandwiches | 1 sandwich (82g) | 18g |
| Mint Oreo Thins | 2 cookies (35g) | 8g |
| Oreo Chocolate Candy Bar | 1 bar (40g) | 20g |
As shown, the sugar content ranges quite a bit across Oreo products, from 7g per serving in Oreo Thins to 20g per serving in the Oreo chocolate candy bars. Double Stuf and the ice cream sandwiches also contain more sugar since they have extra filling.
Sugar Substitutes Used in Oreos
While Oreo does not currently offer any completely sugar-free varieties in the US, some products do contain small amounts of sugar substitutes in addition to sugar.
According to the ingredient lists, some Oreo products contain sucralose or steviol glycosides (derived from stevia leaf extract). These sugar substitutes provide additional sweetness with no calories or carbohydrates.
Here are some Oreo products found to contain sugar substitutes:
- Oreo Thins
- Golden Oreo
- Oreo Fudge Cremes
- Oreo Chocolate Candy Bars
The sugar substitutes allow Nabisco to use less actual sugar to achieve the same level of sweetness. However, Oreo cookies sold in the US still contain significant amounts of real sugar on the ingredient lists.
Sugar-Free Oreo Alternatives
For those strictly avoiding sugar for health or dietary reasons, some alternatives provide the Oreo cookie experience without the sugar:
- NuNaturals Stevia Cookies – With stevia-based chocolate crème filling sandwiched between vanilla cookies made with almond flour and stevia. 5g net carbs per serving.
- SmartBakes Cookies – Sugar-free, low carb cookies made with whey protein and in Oreo-inspired flavors like Chocolate Vanilla Crème. 2g net carbs per cookie.
- Custom homemade cookies – Recipes using almond flour, erythritol, stevia, and sugar-free chocolate chips can mimic Oreos with only 1-2g net carbs per cookie.
While not exactly the same as regular Oreos, these alternatives can satisfy a craving for milk’s favorite cookie without all the sugar!
Conclusion
In summary, Oreo does not currently offer any completely sugar-free versions of their famous cookie in the United States. Reduced sugar options like Oreo Thins are available, but still contain 7g of sugar per serving. The completely sugar-free Oreo Zero is only sold in select international markets at this time. To enjoy an Oreo-like treat without the sugar, your best options are to make homemade sugar-free cookies or try specialty low-carb/keto Oreo alternatives that use sugar substitutes and alternative flours.
