SPLENDA HAS CALORIES!!! ARRRGGGHHHH!

shorerider

I saw something in an old forum post on here the other day about Splenda having calories, so I've done some research online and found some information from a person on another weight loss who wrote to Splenda asking them if there was indeed calories in Splenda and was told BY SPLENDA THAT YES,

THERE ARE CALORIES IN SPLENDA!

(I confirmed this information through other sites as well)

Not a lot but when you use it like I do--and most diabetics do!--then it is going to add up! I've been putting 2 tblspoons in my coffee, plus 2 tblspoons in my cereal, plus a BUNCH in my ice tea (and that's after I've cut down on usage :ohwell: ). Just for my breakfast, I was consuming 24 calories and 6 carbs in the stuff.

I give notice that as of today, I am officially weaning myself off of Splenda!

The caloric and carbohydrate content for SPLENDA(R) Brand Sweetener is as follows:

SPLENDA(R) Granular
1 tsp = 0.5 gm carb = 2 calories
one half cup = 12 gm carb = 48 calories
1 cup = 24 gm carb = 96 calories

*1 tsp. = 1 serving

Packet of SPLENDA(R)
1 packet = .9 gm of carb = 4 calories

*1 packet has the sweetness of 2 tsp of sugar

Note: Per U.S. labeling laws, anything with less than 5 calories per serving, is properly labeled as "zero" or no-calorie.

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This came from Wiki:


Though marketed in the U.S. as a “No calorie sweetener,” Splenda products that also include bulking agents contain about 86% of the calories as the same mass of sugar (331 calories per 100 g vs. 387 calories per 100 g for sugar).[9] However, since Splenda is about 14.5% as dense as sugar, a given volume of Splenda has 12.4% the energy of the same volume of sugar.[10] When sucralose is added to commercial products such as diet drinks, the bulking agent is not present and no caloric energy is added.

Although the “nutritional facts” label on Splenda’s retail packaging states that a single serving of 0.5 gram (1 teaspoon or 5 milliliters) contains zero calories, Splenda actually contains 1.66 calories per teaspoon.[11] The individual, tear-open packages are 1 gram servings which therefore contain 3.31 calories. Such labeling is appropriate in the U.S. because the FDA’s regulations permit a product to be labeled as “zero calories” if the “food contains less than 5 calories per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving.”[12] Because Splenda contains a relatively small amount of sucralose, little of which is metabolized, virtually all of Splenda’s caloric content derives from the highly fluffed dextrose or maltodextrin bulking agents that give Splenda its volume. Like other carbohydrates, dextrose and maltodextrin have 3.75 calories per gram.

shorerider

I saw something in an old forum post on here the other day about Splenda having calories, so I've done some research online and found some information from a person on another weight loss who wrote to Splenda asking them if there was indeed calories in Splenda and was told BY SPLENDA THAT YES,

THERE ARE CALORIES IN SPLENDA!

(I confirmed this information through other sites as well)

Not a lot but when you use it like I do--and most diabetics do!--then it is going to add up! I've been putting 2 tblspoons in my coffee, plus 2 tblspoons in my cereal, plus a BUNCH in my ice tea (and that's after I've cut down on usage :ohwell: ). Just for my breakfast, I was consuming 24 calories and 6 carbs in the stuff.

I give notice that as of today, I am officially weaning myself off of Splenda!

The caloric and carbohydrate content for SPLENDA(R) Brand Sweetener is as follows:

SPLENDA(R) Granular
1 tsp = 0.5 gm carb = 2 calories
one half cup = 12 gm carb = 48 calories
1 cup = 24 gm carb = 96 calories

*1 tsp. = 1 serving

Packet of SPLENDA(R)
1 packet = .9 gm of carb = 4 calories

*1 packet has the sweetness of 2 tsp of sugar

Note: Per U.S. labeling laws, anything with less than 5 calories per serving, is properly labeled as "zero" or no-calorie.

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This came from Wiki:


Though marketed in the U.S. as a “No calorie sweetener,” Splenda products that also include bulking agents contain about 86% of the calories as the same mass of sugar (331 calories per 100 g vs. 387 calories per 100 g for sugar).[9] However, since Splenda is about 14.5% as dense as sugar, a given volume of Splenda has 12.4% the energy of the same volume of sugar.[10] When sucralose is added to commercial products such as diet drinks, the bulking agent is not present and no caloric energy is added.

Although the “nutritional facts” label on Splenda’s retail packaging states that a single serving of 0.5 gram (1 teaspoon or 5 milliliters) contains zero calories, Splenda actually contains 1.66 calories per teaspoon.[11] The individual, tear-open packages are 1 gram servings which therefore contain 3.31 calories. Such labeling is appropriate in the U.S. because the FDA’s regulations permit a product to be labeled as “zero calories” if the “food contains less than 5 calories per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving.”[12] Because Splenda contains a relatively small amount of sucralose, little of which is metabolized, virtually all of Splenda’s caloric content derives from the highly fluffed dextrose or maltodextrin bulking agents that give Splenda its volume. Like other carbohydrates, dextrose and maltodextrin have 3.75 calories per gram.

Saluna

I am not sure if you have Sweetex in the States, I use Sweetx as this is low on chemicals for starters and no cals at all. I researched and thats what I managed to find:



Sweetex tablets are ideal for everyone wishing to cut down on sugar, as part of a healthier lifestyle.

One sweetex tablet is equivalent in sweetness tablet is equivalent in sweetness to a 5ml teaspoon of sugar but with none of the calories.

Sweetex is also suitable for use by people with diabetes, providing it fits into the individuals diet and consumption levels are not excessive.

Sweetex can help slimming or weight control only as part of a calorie controlled diet.

Nutritional information per 100g per tablet: Typical values: Energy value KJ trace, trace. Kcal (calories) trace, trace. Protein. Carbohydrate. Fat Trace, trace.

INGREDIENTS
Sweetener (Sodium Saccharin), Anticaking Agents (Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate).

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
No info

WARNINGS
Keep the dispenser dry at all times.

(Source: http://www.pharmacyathand.co.uk/gbu0-prodshow/2741-Sweetex-tablets-calorie-free-sweetners.html)

AJCM

Shorerider - doesn't that suck!! (pardon the language). :grumble:

On another note, my mother is diabetic, and if she uses it, she has a spike in blood sugar. You'll often read about trying to avoid sweeteners when dieting because they typically do cause a spike in blood sugar, creating the insulin response, which in turn is a hunger driver, causing cravings.

I still use packet a day in morning coffee!
:flowerforyou:

Saluna

Shorerider - doesn't that suck!! (pardon the language). :grumble:

On another note, my mother is diabetic, and if she uses it, she has a spike in blood sugar. You'll often read about trying to avoid sweeteners when dieting because they typically do cause a spike in blood sugar, creating the insulin response, which in turn is a hunger driver, causing cravings.

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I agree with using sweeteners, our food is already full with all sorts of chemicals. And dieting is such a BAD word hehe, we are changing some food habits.
xxx :flowerforyou:

douganl

I had NO idea!!!!!!!!! That really sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :sad:


Shore ~ will you add that to the database? Right now, if you select splenda packages it still comes up as zero calories! Thanks Shore for the good news

Fit2btied

Well, I guess I'll cut back on it!:sad: Thanks for the info!

AJCM

I had NO idea!!!!!!!!! That really sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :sad:


Shore ~ will you add that to the database? Right now, if you select splenda packages it still comes up as zero calories! Thanks Shore for the good news

I think that the Splenda package does indeed have less than 1 calorie (or only a couple) so it can be listed as "calorie free" - it measures about a 1/4 of a teaspoon if you actually measure what is in the packet.

shorerider

I had NO idea!!!!!!!!! That really sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :sad:


Shore ~ will you add that to the database? Right now, if you select splenda packages it still comes up as zero calories! Thanks Shore for the good news

Yeah, I know--I already added it! It's under Splenda-Bulk and has a teaspoon serving size. I can't believe it still! I wasn't even measuring what i put in coffee but would just dump it in by the spoonfuls--

AND, those stupid little packets have 4 calories a piece!!!! :noway:

shorerider

I had NO idea!!!!!!!!! That really sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :sad:


Shore ~ will you add that to the database? Right now, if you select splenda packages it still comes up as zero calories! Thanks Shore for the good news

I think that the Splenda package does indeed have less than 1 calorie (or only a couple) so it can be listed as "calorie free" - it measures about a 1/4 of a teaspoon if you actually measure what is in the packet.

According to the info that came right from Splenda--the packs have 4 calories a piece--not less than 1

AJCM

I had NO idea!!!!!!!!! That really sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :sad:


Shore ~ will you add that to the database? Right now, if you select splenda packages it still comes up as zero calories! Thanks Shore for the good news

I think that the Splenda package does indeed have less than 1 calorie (or only a couple) so it can be listed as "calorie free" - it measures about a 1/4 of a teaspoon if you actually measure what is in the packet.

According to the info that came right from Splenda--the packs have 4 calories a piece--not less than 1

Yeah - 4 cals a piece does ring a bell - I never count it though - I figure because I never finish my coffee (but I log 40 cals for the cream) that I'm square! (and it's never more than 1 packet a day). I guess a larger consumption would add up quickly though! :flowerforyou:

douganl

I am STILL upset about it, but I am glad you noticed it Shore!!! Today at the gym the guy behind the front desk showed me these new protein bars that are like brownies. He told me they were delicious. I was looking at the package and it said 170 calories (the package was smallish) and I said WOW that's not bad. He told me to keep reading...ah, there are TWO servings per package. My point is, why do they have to make it so deceiving, just like making us think Splenda is calorie-free??????? We should ask for our money back

tashjs21

I am STILL upset about it, but I am glad you noticed it Shore!!! Today at the gym the guy behind the front desk showed me these new protein bars that are like brownies. He told me they were delicious. I was looking at the package and it said 170 calories (the package was smallish) and I said WOW that's not bad. He told me to keep reading...ah, there are TWO servings per package. My point is, why do they have to make it so deceiving, just like making us think Splenda is calorie-free??????? We should ask for our money back

You definitely have to check the serving sizes. Which then makes me have to do math..then my brian hurts...so I give up and don't eat it... so I guess I win! :laugh: