Sweetners

  • I am getting different information from several sites and wondering if something has changed. Equal and Sweet N Low packets show up differently-everywhere from 0 calories to 8 calories a piece. Sure, not a big deal in the whole realm of things, but I have 10-20 of these a day so it could make a big difference on my counts. Anyone have current information for them?
  • I think your best bet would be to check the package of the "sweeteners" themselves and go with that calorie count.

    Just curious...Have you heard of of tried stevia?
  • Nutritional labeling states that if something has less than 5 calories, it is considered calorie free.
    I believe that most of the little packets of artificial sweeteners have around 4 calories each. Those calories actually come from the bulking agent, rather than the sweetener itself.
    To be on the safe side, I would count 4-5 calories per packet. It does add up.
  • If you only used one or two a day... I wouldn't worry about it. However, since you are using a lot of them, I would definitely track them. Four or five calories at a time can really add up. As I learned with my darling Crystal Light.
  • Quote: If you only used one or two a day... I wouldn't worry about it. However, since you are using a lot of them, I would definitely track them. Four or five calories at a time can really add up. As I learned with my darling Crystal Light.
    I read this AS I was sipping my Crystal Light. LOL I'm glad you guys brought this up.
  • Quote: I think your best bet would be to check the package of the "sweeteners" themselves and go with that calorie count.

    Just curious...Have you heard of of tried stevia?
    I would check them, but the coffee place I go to puts it all in & customers can not access them. Nope, what is tried stevia?