How to use the Calorie Calculator

To use the calorie calculator below, click on the drop down menu under the heading "Use an Aspartame Product." Make a selection and click the button "Compare." The calorie calculator will provide the number of calories saved by using an aspartame-sweetened product in place of a full-calorie product.

If you think that cutting calories means a tasteless, boring diet, think again! By using aspartame-sweetened products in place of their full-calorie counterparts, you can easily reduce the amount of calories you consume on a daily basis without sacrificing taste. (With the increasing rates of overweight and obesity, this is good news for the many people trying to obtain a healthier weight.) A simple dietary change from a full-calorie product to an aspartame-sweetened product can make a difference in overall calorie intake, which can lead to weight loss when incorporated as part of an overall healthy, calorie-controlled diet and lifestyle.

You may be surprised to learn that cutting just 48 calories each day from the diet over the course of a year can lead to a five pound weight loss! Cutting 48 calories from your diet may be as simple as using one tablespoon of an aspartame-sweetened sugar substitute in place of one tablespoon of sugar in your coffee each day. And, with more than 6,000 aspartame-sweetened products on the market, there are a multitude of ways to enjoy your favorite foods and beverages with less calories. The calorie calculator above illustrates the number of calories that could be saved by using an aspartame-sweetened product in place of a similar full-calorie product. In some cases, the calorie savings are as great as 150 calories!