Table 12 ∆G values of α, β-fructose and neotame with divalent cations using B3LYP/D3 basis set in gas phase.

From: Modeling of neotame and fructose thermochemistry: Comparison with mono and divalent metal ions by Computational and experimental approach

Divalent ions

α-fructose

β-fructose

Neotame

Position 1

Position 2

Position 3

Position 1

Position 2

Position 3

Position 1

Position 2

Position 3

Mg2+ (kcal mol−1)

−199.74

−149.15

−199.74

−191.39

−154.99

−175.08

−200.30

−189.38

−205.76

Ca2+ (kcal mol−1)

−140.62

−105.29

−140.62

−118.72

−157.69

−125.31

−141.94

−139.31

−170.06

Fe2+ (kcal mol−1)

−215.86

−170.31

−215.93

−188.88

−208.96

−196.41

−189.76

−209.96

−197.40

Zn2+ (kcal mol−1)

−219.00

−170.06

−218.94

−239.71

−239.71

−196.41

−238.70

−240.82

−195.48