Aspartame

Classified across 25 of 25 dietary frameworks

9 Allowed
5 Limited
11 Not Allowed

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

365kcalCalories
2.2gProtein
0gFat
89.1gCarbs
0gFiber
89.1gNet Carbs

Why Diets Disagree on Aspartame

Gluten-Free classifies aspartame as Allowed because it evaluates foods by whether the food contains gluten from wheat, barley, or rye. AIP, on the other hand, classifies it as Not Allowed because it evaluates by whether the food contains compounds AIP suspects of provoking immune activity. Different diets use different evaluation criteria, which is why the same food can receive opposite classifications. 5 diets classify aspartame as Limited — meaning it fits under specific conditions like portion size, preparation method, or brand selection.

Classification by Diet

AIP
Not Allowed
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Alkaline
Not Allowed
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Anti-Inflammatory
Not Allowed
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Carnivore
Not Allowed
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DASH
Not Allowed
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Diabetic-Friendly
Limited
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Gluten-Free
Allowed
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Halal
Allowed
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High-Protein
Not Allowed
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Keto
Limited
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Kidney-Friendly
Limited
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Kosher
Allowed
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Low-Carb
Limited
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Low-Fat
Allowed
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Low-FODMAP
Limited
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Low-Sodium
Allowed
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Mediterranean
Not Allowed
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Paleo
Not Allowed
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Pescatarian
Allowed
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Raw-Food
Not Allowed
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Sugar-Free
Allowed
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Vegan
Allowed
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Vegetarian
Allowed
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Whole-Food
Not Allowed
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Whole30
Not Allowed
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