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Equal Sweetener 0 Calorie, 115 Packets
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Equal Sweetener 0 Calorie, 115 Packets

Equal
4 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
6
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Equal Sweetener 0 Calorie (115 packets, 4 oz) is a compact, utilitarian tabletop sweetener you’ll usually find in the baking or coffee aisle of American supermarkets, shelved near other sugar substitutes, granular sweeteners, and instant coffee or tea helpers; smaller stores may stock it in the condiment/tea and coffee section or on a countertop display near creamers. It fits everyday occasions—morning coffee at home, office breakroom stock-ups, and travel-ready snack kits—where shoppers want a familiar, low-calorie sweetening option without carrying a sugar jar. The brand is positioned toward calorie-conscious and convenience-minded adults who want a sugar-like sweetness without calories; marketing leans on practicality, long-standing brand recognition, and value packaging rather than trend-forward or artisanal signals. Label characteristics include a prominent “0 calorie” health halo and statements about sweetness equivalence; there are no organic or “natural” certifications and no child-oriented graphics—messaging is clinical and functional. Processing context: this is a highly processed product made by combining refined carbohydrate carriers with high-intensity artificial sweeteners. Sensory details: the product is a fine, free-flowing crystalline powder packaged as individual tear-off packets inside a box or canister—each packet dissolves quickly in hot or cold beverages and is used with a small, routine ritual (ripping a packet, stirring into coffee or tea, or sprinkling over cereal or yogurt). The overall experience is utilitarian and familiar: efficient, portable, and engineered to deliver sweetness without bulk calories, though some people notice a faint chemical or cooling aftertaste typical of synthetic sweeteners.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 115
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Dextrose, with, Maltodextrin,, Aspartame,, Acesulfame, Potassium..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains engineered ingredients (aspartame, acesulfame potassium) and refined carriers (dextrose/maltodextrin) characteristic of ultra-processed formulations, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Equal Sweetener 0 Calorie, 115 Packets

The healthiness of Equal Sweetener really depends on your dietary goals and perspective. It's low-calorie and sugar-free, which can be beneficial for those watching their calorie intake or managing blood sugar levels. However, it's also made with artificial sweeteners, which some people prefer to avoid in favor of more natural options.

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