Aspartame

Aspartame

Everyday

Aspartame is a low-calorie artificial sweetener synthesized from phenylalanine and aspartic acid, two amino acids. Approximately 200 times sweeter than table sugar, it is widely used in diet beverages, sugar-free gum, and tabletop sweeteners but breaks down under high heat, making it unsuitable for baking. While aspartame provides negligible calories and minimal blood sugar impact, it requires caution for individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU) due to its phenylalanine content.

Macro Impact

A 1 packet serving contains 4 calories, 0g protein, 1g carbs, and 0g fat.

Calorie Burn

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 packet (1 g)
Amount per serving
Calories4
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g
0%
Saturated Fat0g
0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0g
Monounsaturated Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate0.9g
0%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars0.8g
Includes Added Sugars0.8g
2%
Protein0.0g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium0mg
0%
Iron0.0mg
0%
Potassium0.0mg
0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
1 / 275 g
0%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
1 g
Added Sugars
1 / 50 g
2%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
0 / 78 g
0%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
0%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
0 / 80 g
0%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
0%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
0%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
0%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
0%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
0%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
1%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
0%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
0%
Valine
0 / 2 g
0%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
0 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
0%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
0%
Niacin, B3
0 / 15 mg
0%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
0%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
0%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
0 / 400 mcg
0%
Vitamin A
0 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
0%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
0 / 1k mg
0%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
0%
Iron
0 / 13 mg
0%
Magnesium
0 / 370 mg
0%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
0%
Phosphorous
0 / 700 mg
0%
Potassium
0 / 3k mg
0%
Selenium
0 / 55 mcg
0%
Sodium
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Zinc
0 / 10 mg
0%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
0 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
0 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Sweeteners, tabletop, aspartame, EQUAL, packets. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 169657.
  2. 2.Sweetener, aspartame, EQUAL. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 5974.

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