Does Diet Coke have sucralose?

Coca-Cola has now released Diet Coke sweetened with sucralose (under the brand name Splenda), although it is not as common.

How much artificial sweetener is in Diet Coke?

A 12-ounce can of diet soda contains around 200 milligrams of aspartame.

How much sucralose is in a can of soda?

A 12-ounce can of sugar-sweetened soda can have up to 37 grams per serving — that’s 9 teaspoons in just the drink alone. Splenda-sweetened drinks have 0 grams of sugar, so you don’t have to worry about your beverages contributing to your daily sugar intake.

Is there sucralose in Coke?

It’s used in Diet Coke, Diet 7UP and Sprite Zero. Sucralose: You know it as the yellow packet. It’s made from fructose and glucose. You’ll find it in Coca-Cola Life, Sprite Green and Zevia.

Was Diet Coke with Splenda discontinued?

Diet Coke with Splenda hasn’t been discontinued.

Is sucralose as bad for you as aspartame?

“Sucralose is almost certainly safer than aspartame,” says Michael F. Diet Coke still uses aspartame, but a July 2013 study in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology found that aspartame does not cause health problems like cancer and cardiovascular disease.

How much sucralose is safe?

The FDA says that sucralose is safe — capping the recommended maximum intake at 23 packets a day, or about the equivalent of 5.5 teaspoons.

Is sucralose safer than aspartame?

Aspartame is made from two amino acids, while sucralose is a modified form of sugar with added chlorine. One 2013 study, however, found that sucralose may alter glucose and insulin levels and may not be a “biologically inert compound.” “Sucralose is almost certainly safer than aspartame,” says Michael F.

What drinks have no sucralose?

The sweet replacement is used in many sugar-free versions of your favorite drinks, including:

• Sugar-free Red Bull.
• Sugar-free Rockstar.
• Sugar-free Monster.
• Diet Coke with Splenda.
• Minute Maid Sparkling fruit-flavored drinks.
• Powerade Zero.
• Dasani flavored waters.
• Diet Pepsi.

How bad is sucralose?

Like other artificial sweeteners, sucralose is highly controversial. Some claim that it’s entirely harmless, but new studies suggest that it may have some effects on your metabolism. For some people, it may raise blood sugar and insulin levels.