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ncuneo 02-11-2010 09:51 AM

Calories in 1/2 packed Tsp
 
So the Splenda Brown Sugar package says 10 cals in a 1/2 packed Tsp. I'm having a loosly packed Tbsp. So I'm figuring that to be 60 cals, do you agree?

Wouldn't a 1/2 packed Tsp. just be a packed 1/2 Tsp. and a Tbsp would be 6 1/2 Tsp's. This is so stupid, why would they list it that way?

DogMomNP 02-11-2010 01:55 PM

That is why I do all my serving sizes in grams. . . .

Meg 02-11-2010 01:57 PM

Ncuneo, your calculations are right and I agree that it's a silly way to list the nutritional information. :)

PeanutsMom704 02-11-2010 02:04 PM

I'm confused by the confusion!! lol! Splenda is sweeter than sugar, so you wouldn't use nearly a whole teaspoon ful for the equivalent of a tsp of sugar, so even with the brown sugar added, 1/2 tsp has been a normal serving for me to add to oatmeal, etc.

It's not a huge calorie difference from plain brown sugar, but I figure every little bit helps!


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