While Diet Coke contains only aspartame, zero-sugar sodas such ... By introducing no sugar, zero-calorie sodas, it promises the same classic taste of colas but with less than a calorie per serving.

Aspartame is the artificial sweetener that people love to hate. It's also one of the most common alternatives to sugar, found in over 6,000 products and sold as NutraSweet® and Equal®.

Aspartame is 200 times sweeter than sugar, so it gives the taste without the calories. You will find it on the ingredients list of many diet or sugar-free foods including diet drinks, chewing gums ...