The ADIs of common sugar substitutes and the amount found in commonly consumed products
| SUGAR SUBSTITUTE | ADI, MG/KG | ADI FOR A PERSON WEIGHING 60 KG, MG | AMOUNT IN SOFT DRINKS, MG/12 FL OZ | AMOUNT IN PACKET, MG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acesulfame potassium | 15 | 900 | 50 | NA* |
| Aspartame | 40 | 2400 | 185 | 15 per 1 tsp |
| Neotame | 2 | 120 | NA | NA |
| Polydextrose | Unknown | NA | NA | NA |
| Saccharin | 5 | 300 | 7–95 | 12 per tablet |
| Stevia | 4 | 240 | 60 | Unknown |
| Sucralose | 9 | 540 | 60 | 12 |
| Sugar alcohols (polyols) | Dependent on specific polyol | NA | NA | NA |
| Thaumatin | Unknown | NA | NA | NA |
ADI—acceptable daily intake, NA—not available.
↵* Not available in packet form.
Data from Canadian Diabetes Association,6 World Health Organization,7 Beverage Institute for Health and Wellness,8 and EatRight Ontario.9