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Granulated Splenda has maltodextrin as a filler, and this is where the carbohydrates come from. It has 24 grams per cup. The packets also vary from the pourable varieties. Keep in mind that Equal cannot be heated, so if you're going to be making desserts or baking with it you need to use Splenda or Canadian Sugar Twin.

Here are a some links from past discussions on artificial sweeteners that you may find interesting: Artificial Sweeteners: A Load 'o' Links!

Karen