Most Have No Clue: 10 Sugar Comparisons You Don’t Realize

Introduction

When people think of sugar, they often imagine a spoonful of white granules in their coffee or sprinkled over cereal. But sugar hides in countless foods and drinks we consume every day — often in amounts we don’t expect. These comparisons might surprise you and help you make smarter choices the next time you’re at the table or grocery store.

10 Shocking Sugar Comparisons

One Can of Soda = 10 Teaspoons of Sugar
A single 12-oz can of soda has more sugar than the recommended daily limit for adults.

Flavored Yogurt = A Candy Bar
Many fruit-flavored yogurts pack 18–25 grams of sugar — about the same as a Snickers bar.

BBQ Sauce = Ice Cream Topping
Just 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce can contain 9–12 grams of sugar, nearly identical to chocolate syrup.

Sports Drinks = Donuts