The FDA allows for any product containing less than 5 Calories per serving to be labeled as "zero calories".^[19]Effect on caloric content

^{Though sucralose itself contains no calories, products that contain fillers, such as maltodextrin and/or dextrose, add approximately 2-4 Calories per teaspoon or individual packet, depending on the product, the fillers used, brand, and the intended use of the product.[18] The FDA allows for any product containing less than 5 Calories per serving to be labeled as "zero calories".[19]}

 

^ "CFR – Code of Federal Regulations Title 21". U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 2011-04-01. http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=101.60. Retrieved 11 March 2012.

Zero and nearly zero calorie foods.

The foods contain 20 calories or less are for practical purpose nearly zero calorie food as body needs to expend  some calories to burn these foods.

Zero calorie foods

Water

All drinks without containing any natural or added calories.

Such as tea , coffee

Nearly zero calories.

Fruits and Vegetables-----------------------Calories

1 oz bell pepper 2.6 oz or 1 cup sliced---------15 

1 cup shredded cabbage ---------------------17 

1 small carrot------------------------------ -20 

6 cauliflower florets (3 oz)------------------ -20 

2 large stalks celery -------------------------17

1/2 lareg cucumber------------------------- 17 

1/2 cup eggplant ---------------------------17 

1 large scrambled egg white cooked on 

nonstick cooking spray ---------------------17 

1 cup (cooked) greens ---------------------20 

1 lemon or lime 2" diameter----------------- 20

1 cup whole mushrooms --------------------20

1 cup sliced radishes-----------------------19

2 cups shredded Romaine lettuce-----------16

9 small strawberries------------------------20 

4 cherry tomatoes 2.4 oz----------------- 20 

Condiments

Dill pickles 1 spear--------------------------5

Horseradish 1 tsp.--------------------------2

Jam or jelly, sugar free 1 Tbsp.-------------10 

Ketchup 1 Tbsp.---------------------------15 

Lemon juice 1 Tbsp.------------------------4 

Margarine spread, fat-free 1 Tbsp.----------5 

Mayonnaise, fat-free 1 Tbsp.------------- -14

Mustard 1 tsp.---------------------------- 3 

Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 1 Tbsp.---22 

Salad dressing, fat-free 1 Tbsp., avg. -----5-20 

Salsa 1/4 cup---------------------------- 17 

Sour cream, fat-free 1 Tbsp.--------------10 

Sweet pickle relish 2 teaspoons -----------17 

Syrup, sugar-free 2 Tbsp.-----------------15 

Vinegar balsamic -------------------------10/Tbsp.

Red wine and white wine vinegar----------0