Sweeteners: Nutrition Facts and Calories
This category covers a range of products used to add sweetness to food and drink, often as an alternative to sugar. These include artificial sweeteners, natural non-sugar sweeteners such as stevia extracts, and blends. The ingredient list typically shows the primary sweetening agent used. Nutrition labels for these products often highlight their low or zero calorie and sugar content. For products marketed as sugar-free, the label will confirm the absence of sugars. Salt content is also declared on the nutrition label, though it is not a primary component of most sweeteners. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) advises that free sugars should not exceed 5% of total dietary energy. While sweeteners can contribute to reducing sugar intake, they do not provide the same nutrients as foods containing natural sugars. The overall diet, including a variety of nutrient-rich foods, remains important for health, as outlined in the NHS Eatwell Guide. All values are shown per 100 g so products can be compared.
16 products · values per 100 g
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