How much sugar is in a soft drink?

The sugar content of a soft drink can vary greatly depending on the brand and size of the drink. On average, a regular-sized (355 ml) can of cola contains about 35 grams of sugar. This is equivalent to about 8 teaspoons of sugar. Other types of soft drinks, such as orange soda, lemon-lime soda, and sports drinks, typically contain similar amounts of sugar.

However, there are also many sugar-free and low-sugar options available. These drinks are sweetened with artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, acesulfame potassium, and sucralose. These sweeteners provide the same sweet taste as sugar without adding any calories or carbohydrates.

Here are the sugar contents of some popular soft drinks:

* Regular Coca-Cola (355 ml): 39g

* Diet Coca-Cola (355 ml): 0g

* Pepsi (355 ml): 41g

* Diet Pepsi (355 ml): 0g

* Mountain Dew (355 ml): 46g

* Diet Mountain Dew (355 ml): 0g

* Sprite (355 ml): 38g

* Diet Sprite (355 ml): 0g

* Fanta Orange (355 ml): 38g

* Diet Fanta Orange (355 ml): 0g

It's important to note that sugar-containing soft drinks can contribute to weight gain and other health problems if consumed in excess. The American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugars to no more than 6 teaspoons per day for women and 9 teaspoons per day for men.

If you're looking to reduce your sugar intake, choosing sugar-free or low-sugar options, or drinking water instead of soft drinks, is a good idea.