Sweetener, herbal extract powder from Stevia leaf
Whole food · Sweets
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Stevia leaf extract powder is a zero-calorie, plant-derived sweetener made from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. It is intensely sweet, often 200-300 times sweeter than sugar, with a fine, white, powdery texture. Nutritionally, it provides carbohydrates in the form of steviol glycosides but contributes no calories, sugar, or fat to the diet.
Calorie split: 0% protein · 100% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for delivering a sweet taste without the calories or blood sugar impact of sugar, making it a staple for diabetics and those reducing sugar intake. Its versatility allows it to be used in beverages, baking, and as a tabletop sweetener.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Some people detect a bitter or licorice-like aftertaste, especially in high concentrations. To counteract this, start with a very small amount and blend it with other sweeteners like erythritol. It is also a highly processed extract, so those seeking minimally processed foods may prefer whole-leaf stevia or other alternatives.
Key benefits
- Zero calories, aiding weight management.
- Does not raise blood glucose or insulin levels.
- Derived from a natural plant source.
- Highly potent, requiring very small amounts.
- Suitable for low-carb and ketogenic diets.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Stevia's sweetness comes from compounds called steviol glycosides, which are extracted and purified; the process can yield a powder that is over 300 times sweeter than table sugar.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 0.00 g |
| Energy | 0.00 kcal |
| Energy | 0.00 kj |
| Protein | 0.00 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 0.00 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 100 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 0.00 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.00 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 0.00 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 0.00 mg |
| Potassium, K | 0.00 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 0.00 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.00 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.00 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.00 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.00 mg |
| Niacin | 0.00 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.00 mg |
| Folate, total | 0.00 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 0.00 ug |
| Choline, total | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0.00 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.00 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Sweeteners, tabletop, aspartame, EQUAL, packets — USDA does not publish this profile for Sweetener.
| Tryptophan | 0.00 g |
| Threonine | 0.00 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.00 g |
| Leucine | 0.00 g |
| Lysine | 0.00 g |
| Methionine | 0.00 g |
| Cystine | 0.00 g |
| Phenylalanine | 1.2 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.00 g |
| Valine | 0.00 g |
| Arginine | 0.00 g |
| Histidine | 0.00 g |
| Alanine | 0.00 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.98 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glycine | 0.00 g |
| Proline | 0.00 g |
| Serine | 0.00 g |
FAQ
Is stevia safe for everyone?
Highly purified stevia extract is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by major food safety authorities. However, some individuals may experience digestive discomfort with large amounts, and whole-leaf or crude stevia extracts are not approved for use in the U.S. as a sweetener.
Can I bake with stevia powder?
Yes, but because it is so potent and lacks sugar's bulk, you often need to use a blend with a bulking agent like erythritol or adjust recipes to account for missing volume and browning.
Does stevia have any calories or carbs?
The pure extract powder has 0 calories per serving. While it is derived from a plant carbohydrate, the human body does not metabolize steviol glycosides for energy, so they contribute no net carbs or calories.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.