Drinks with most added sugar

17 Aug,2024

Regular sodas, like Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and other similar brands, can contain up to 39 grams of sugar per 12-ounce can.

Soda

Brands like Red Bull, Monster, and Rockstar can have around 27-34 grams of sugar per 8-ounce serving, with larger sizes containing even more.

Energy Drinks

Bottled iced teas, such as those from Lipton or Snapple, often contain 20-30 grams of sugar per 16-ounce bottle.

Sweetened Iced Tea

Many fruit juices, especially those labeled as "fruit drinks" or "cocktails" rather than 100% juice, can have upwards of 30 grams of sugar per 8-ounce serving.

Fruit Juices

Specialty coffee drinks from places like Starbucks or Dunkin’ can be surprisingly sugary, with some large lattes or frappes containing 50 grams or more of sugar.

Flavored Coffees

Brands like Gatorade or Powerade contain around 21-34 grams of sugar per 20-ounce bottle.

Sports Drinks

These can be packed with sugar, with some large milkshakes containing over 70 grams of sugar.

Sweetened Milkshakes