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Calories in Sugar Substitutes
Note: Food Serving Size is 1 Pkt Unless
Otherwise Stated
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Sugar Replacements
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Calories
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Acesulfane K (Acesulfane Potassium)
Diabetic Sweet
Equal
NutraSweet (1 tsp)
Saccharin
Sorbitol (1oz)
Splenda (Sucralose) (1 tsp)
Stevia
Sucanat Sugar (1 tsp)
Sweet 'N' Low
Weight Watchers Sweetener (1 tsp)
Xylitol (1 tsp)
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0
0
5
2
0
100
5
0
16
0
5
16
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Sugar Substitutes: Calorie Intake and Weight Management
The calorie-content of Sugar Substitutes
is very low. So if you are interested in following a calorie-controlled
diet in order to normalize your body weight, the use of Sugar Substitutes
is fine. Also, remember that increased calorie expenditure balances increased
intake, and helps maintain an efficient metabolism.
Calorie Counting Has Limits
Although it's important to know the calorific
values of foods, the nutritional value of food is also important. Some
carbohydrate foods and essential fats may be higher in calories but even
so are very important for your health and weight.
Please Note: Calorie values for Sugar Substitutes are
approximate only.
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