Sugar In Popular Drinks
Would you put 13 sachets of sugar in your tea or coffee? You’ll be shocked to discover that’s the amount of sugar in several drinks regularly consumed by you and by children.
13 Sugar Sachets
That’s what you’re consuming in just one 500ml bottle of some popular drinks
Shown here is the amount of sugar in some common drinks. They’re listed from highest to lowest in order of the amount of sugar per 100ml.
These drinks were once used as occasional treats, as sports performance boosting drinks or as energy drinks given to those recovering in hospital. Through marketing, easy availability and low costs, some of these sugar filled drinks have become part of the daily routine for millions of adults and children all over the world.
My Personal Experience
In my late teens and early 20’s I was very overweight and would consume a 1.5litre bottle of one of these brands every day. It wasn’t the cause of being overweight but certainly contributed.
Making Informed Choices
I’m not saying you shouldn’t drink these products, but you should know what you’re consuming or giving to your children, then make an informed decision. In my opinion these drinks could be ok when taken sparingly, in the right portion size and in moderation.
Taken before or during exercise some of these drinks can boost your sporting performance – that’s what some were originally designed for.
Sugar Content Ranking (per 100ml)
Complete Breakdown
Here’s the detailed nutritional information for each drink:
Club Orange
Soft Drink
= 22 sugar sachets in a 500ml bottle
Mountain Dew
Energy Drink
= 20 sugar sachets in a 500ml bottle
7up
Soft Drink
= 19 sugar sachets in a 500ml bottle
Red Bull
Energy Drink
= 13 sugar sachets in a 355ml can
Coca Cola
Soft Drink • Energy Drink
= 18 sugar sachets in a 500ml bottle
Ribena
Fruit Drink
= 10 sugar sachets in a 288ml carton
Capri Sun
Kids’ Juice Drink
= 7 sugar sachets in a 200ml pack
Lucozade
Sports/Energy Drink
= 11 sugar sachets in a 380ml bottle
Innocent OJ
Orange Juice
= 9 sugar sachets in a 330ml bottle
Starbucks Latte
Whole Milk Grande
= 6 sugar sachets in a 473ml cup
The Takeaway
You can find out more on how to boost your sporting performance by reading my article on Nutrition & Hydration for Training.
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