Filed In:
Zero-Calorie Sweeteners
Many dieters use zero-calorie or non-nutritive sweeteners to be able to indulge in sweet treats without added extra calories and sugar. These sweeteners may be artificial or natural. Learn more.
Acesulfame Potassium
Acesulfame-K is an artificial sweetener made with potassium (the K stands for potassium). Learn more about this zero-calorie sweetener and find out which foods contain acesulfame-K.
Aspartame
Aspartame is a popular artificial no-calorie sweetener. It's found in diet sodas and other sugar-free snacks and treats. Learn more about the use and safety of aspartame.
Neotame
Neotame is a newer artificial sweetener. It's related to aspartame and has the same safety profile. Learn more bout neotame and find out which foods may be sweetened with neotame.
Saccharin
Saccharin was one of the first artificial sweeteners, but it lost popularity because it has a very bitter taste. You can still find little packets of saccharin powder, but it isn't used in many other products.
Stevia
Stevia is commercially available as an herbal extract and it's used in natural no-calorie sweeteners. Learn more about stevia and how to use it to cut calories.
Sucralose
Sucralose is made from sucrose and it sweetens food without adding calories to your diet. Unlike sugar, sucralose passes through your digestive system and only a small amount is absorbed into the blood.
