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Here's how much sugar is crammed into the bestselling drinks in America

Aug 25, 2024, 16:31 IST

A taste of something sweet never hurt anyone, but you may be gulping down more sugar than you realize.

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially recommends that we eat no more than 50 grams (about 4 tablespoons) of sugar per day, though the World Health Organization calls for half that amount.

Meanwhile, the average American consumes nearly double the FDA's guidelines - and the long-term consequences can be dire.

Canned and bottled beverages are a major contributor to US sugar intake, but colas and other sodas aren't the only drinks to blame; pre-packaged coffees, teas, and energy drinks are often loaded with the sweet stuff, too.

Here are the bestselling non-diet drinks in the US, according to sales data that Euromonitor provided to Business Insider, and how much sugar they contain.

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