Added Sugar Calculator
Your Intake
g/day
Added sugars are hidden in many processed foods. Check nutrition labels for "Includes Added Sugars".
Your Intake
30g
grams/day
Maximum
36g
recommended
Teaspoons
8
tsp/day
Status
Moderate
83% of max
Percentage of Daily Limit
83%
Common Sources of Added Sugar
Soft drink (1 can)
39g
sugar
Chocolate bar
30g
sugar
Fruit juice (1 cup)
24g
sugar
Yogurt (flavored)
19g
sugar
Cereal (1 bowl)
12g
sugar
BBQ sauce (2 tbsp)
16g
sugar
Ketchup (2 tbsp)
10g
sugar
Ice cream (1/2 cup)
14g
sugar
Cookie
12g
sugar
Candy (fun size)
15g
sugar
Ways to Reduce Sugar
• Choose water over soft drinks
• Read nutrition labels
• Pick fresh fruit over juice
• Use herbs and spices instead of sugar
Health Risks of Excess Sugar
• Weight gain and obesity
• Increased risk of heart disease
• Type 2 diabetes
• Dental cavities