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Infographic: how much sugar is in different foods?

Take a look at our infographic - the results may shock you.

Published:
10 December 2014
Iced doughnut
Published:
10 December 2014

Infographic: How much sugar is in different foods? Sweet treats: Carrot cake (120g) = 10.5 tsp; Flapjack (120g) = 9 tsp; Meringue (28g) = 6.5 tsp; Blueberry muffin (85g) = 5.5 tsp; Jam doughnut (71g) =3.5 tsp; Iced ring doughnut (52g) = 2.5 tsp; Shortbread fingers = 1tsp. Breakfast items: Bowl of frosted cereal (45g) = 3 tsp; Half a can of baked beans (200g) = 2.5 tsp; 1 tbsp tomato ketchup = 1 tsp; Drinks: Pint of sweet cider = 6 tsp; Pint of dry cider= 4 tsp; Pint of beer/ale = 4 tsp; 1 unit liqueur (eg cherry brandy, cassis, coffee liqueur) = 2 tsp

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