Splenda Zero Calorie Sweetener

Common questions

Is Splenda Zero Calorie Sweetener healthy?

Splenda Zero Calorie Sweetener scores 34/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Splenda Zero Calorie Sweetener scores 34/100.

How does Splenda Zero Calorie Sweetener compare to other artificial sweeteners?

Splenda Zero Calorie Sweetener ranks #12 of 12 artificial sweeteners in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Whole Earth Erythritol at 80/100.

Which ingredients drive Splenda Zero Calorie Sweetener's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sucralose, Maltodextrin are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Splenda Zero Calorie Sweetener

Heartland Food Products Group
34 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Heartland Food Products Group
Category Artificial Sweeteners
Summary

Splenda Zero Calorie Sweetener scores 34/100.

Key ingredients 2

Sucralose
Bad

Sucralose (Splenda) is a chlorinated artificial sweetener. Emerging research links high sucralose consumption to gut microbiome disruption and genotoxicity at high temperatures. Classified as possibly carcinogenic by EFSA in 2023.

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Maltodextrin
Bad

Maltodextrin is a highly processed starch filler with a high glycemic index (GI 85-105) — higher than table sugar — and can cause blood sugar spikes even in small amounts.

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