Aspartame Benefits Chart
Aspartame is a low-calorie sweetener which is approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose. The rapid rise in aspartame's popularity can be attributed to the many benefits aspartame provides to calorie-conscious consumers. The following chart highlights potential calorie savings from products sweetened with aspartame versus their traditional counterparts.
| Product | Traditional (kcal) | Aspartame sweetened (kcal) |
|---|---|---|
| Carbonated Beverage (12 oz.) | 150 | 0 |
| Low-calorie tabletop sweetener (equivalent to 2 tsp. of sugar) | 32 | 0 |
| Gelatin dessert (4 oz.) | 80 | 10 |
| Pudding (4 oz.) | 160 | 80 |
| Cheesecake (1/16) | 220 | 158 |
Leading health associations re-reviewed and support use of Aspartame
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The lowdown on the breakdown
Low-calorie sweeteners provide consumers with many benefits, both psychological and physiological. Health professionals and consumers believe low-calorie sweeteners are effective for the following purposes: weight maintenance, weight reduction, management of diabetes, reduction of dental caries, and reduction in the risks associated with obesity. Get the facts about Aspartame, it's uses, and benefits.