. | ADI (mg/kg body wt) . | Average amount in 12-oz can of soda* (mg) . | Cans of soda to reach ADI for 60-kg (132-lb) person (n) . | Amount in packet of sweetener (mg) . | Packets to reach ADI for 60-kg (132-lb) person (n) . |
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Acesulfame K | 15 | 40† | 25† | 50 | 18 |
Aspartame | 50 | 200 | 15 | 35 | 86 |
Saccharin | 5‡ | 140 | 2 | 40 | 7.5 |
Sucralose | 5 | 70 | 4.5 | 5 | 60 |
. | ADI (mg/kg body wt) . | Average amount in 12-oz can of soda* (mg) . | Cans of soda to reach ADI for 60-kg (132-lb) person (n) . | Amount in packet of sweetener (mg) . | Packets to reach ADI for 60-kg (132-lb) person (n) . |
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Acesulfame K | 15 | 40† | 25† | 50 | 18 |
Aspartame | 50 | 200 | 15 | 35 | 86 |
Saccharin | 5‡ | 140 | 2 | 40 | 7.5 |
Sucralose | 5 | 70 | 4.5 | 5 | 60 |
Fountain drinks may have different amounts and may contain a sweetener blend.
based on most typical blend with 90 mg aspartame. ADIs are independent. With this sweetener blend, it takes 35 cans to reach the ADI of aspartame.
set by Joint Expert Committee of Food Additives of World Health Organization (175). Adapted from Powers M: Sugar alternatives and fat replacers. In American Diabetes Association Guide to Medical Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes. Franz MJ, Bantle JP, Eds. Alexandria, VA, American Diabetes Association, 1999.