When you're thirsty, grabbing a soda, iced tea, or juice might seem like a natural choice. However, hydrating with these beverages often comes with repercussions. The reality is, that many of these drinks contain more sugar than what's recommended for an entire day's consumption.

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), women should limit their added sugar intake to a maximum of 25 grams per day, while men should aim for no more than 36 grams daily. Nonetheless, consuming less added sugar is generally advisable, as excessive intake is associated with an increased risk of diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and other severe chronic health conditions.

The quickest route to exceeding your daily sugar allowance is through drinking it. That's why we've compiled a list of the least healthy sugary beverages found at the supermarket. It's advisable to either restrict your intake of these drinks or, ideally, eliminate them from your diet.

25) V8 Splash Tropical Blend

Nutritional Information per 1 Bottle:

  • Calories: 80
  • Fat: 0 g (Saturated Fat: 0 g)
  • Sodium: 40 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 18 g)
  • Protein: 0 g

Despite the inclusion of vegetables in this beverage, it's important to note its composition. While carrot juice concentrate ranks as the primary ingredient following water, high-fructose corn syrup emerges as the third most abundant component, serving as a significant source of added sugar. This results in the presence of 17 grams of added sugar—equivalent to over 4 teaspoons—per serving.

24) Oceanspray Cranberry Juice

Nutritional Information per 8-ounce Serving:

  • Calories: 100
  • Fat: 0 g (Saturated Fat: 0 g)
  • Sodium: 20 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 29 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 23 g)
  • Protein: 0 g

While fruit juice contributes to your daily fruit intake, it lacks the fiber found in whole fruits. This absence of fiber is concerning for blood sugar levels, as consuming 23 grams of sugar without any fiber is likely to cause a spike in glucose levels.

23) Vitaminwater Power-C Dragonfruit


Nutritional Information per 20-ounce Bottle:

  • Calories: 100
  • Fat: 0 g (Saturated Fat: 0 g)
  • Sodium: 0 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 27 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 27 g)
  • Protein: 0 g

While one bottle of Vitaminwater provides your daily value of vitamin C, it also contains 27 grams of sugar, equivalent to nearly 7 teaspoons. If you wouldn't pair your multivitamin with spoonfuls of sugar, it might be wise to pass on this sugary beverage.

22) Red Bull

Nutritional Information per 8.4-ounce Can:

  • Calories: 110
  • Fat: 0g (Saturated Fat: 0 g)
  • Sodium: 105 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 29 g (Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 27 g)
  • Protein: 0 g

While Red Bull promises to give you wings, it doesn't mention the sugar rush it brings. With 27 grams of sugar per can, it surpasses the daily recommended intake for women by the American Heart Association.

21) Mott's Apple Juice

Nutritional Information per 8-ounce Serving:

  • Calories: 120
  • Fat: 0 g (Saturated Fat: 0 g)
  • Sodium: 20 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 29 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 28 g)
  • Protein: 0 g

Mott's claims to provide two servings of fruit per 8-ounce glass of juice. However, this doesn't excuse the fact that each cup contains 28 grams of sugar and lacks any fiber. To put it in perspective, a medium apple offers approximately 95 calories and 19 grams of sugar, along with nearly 5 grams of fiber, which aids in stabilizing blood sugar levels.

20) Canada Dry Tonic Water

Nutritional Information per 8-ounce Serving:

  • Calories: 140
  • Fat: 0 g (Saturated Fat: 0 g)
  • Sodium: 50 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 35 g)
  • Protein: 0 g

Surprisingly, tonic water is essentially soda in a slightly bitter guise. An 8-ounce serving of this popular cocktail mixer contains a hefty 35 grams of sugar. Scaling up to a 12-ounce serving would result in about 53 grams of sugar, surpassing the sugar content per ounce of Ginger Ale or regular soda.

19) Canada Dry Ginger Ale

Nutritional Information per 12-ounce Can:

  • Calories: 140
  • Fat: 0 g (Saturated Fat: 0 g)
  • Sodium: 50 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 35 g)
  • Protein: 0 g

While ginger ale is a common remedy for nausea, its high sugar content may outweigh its benefits. A single 12-ounce can

contain 140 calories, all of which derive from the 35 grams of sugar it contains. If you're experiencing an upset stomach, consider brewing ginger tea by grating fresh ginger into a mug, adding boiling water, and allowing it to steep before enjoying.

18) Yoo-Hoo Chocolate Drink


Nutritional Information per 12-ounce Bottle:

  • Calories: 170
  • Fat: 1.5 g (Saturated Fat: 1 g)
  • Sodium: 260 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 39 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 36 g)
  • Protein: 2 g

Evoking nostalgia for after-school playdates and simpler times, Yoo-Hoo remains an iconic childhood beverage best relegated to memory. Notably, Yoo-Hoo lacks real milk, with water as its primary (and most abundant) ingredient. High-fructose corn syrup follows as the second ingredient, contributing to the 36 grams of sugar found in this bottle.

17) International Delight Mocha Iced Coffee Cans

Nutritional Information per 15-ounce Can:

  • Calories: 220
  • Fat: 5 g (Saturated Fat: 3 g)
  • Sodium: 135 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 39 g (Fiber: <1 g, Sugar: 36 g)
  • Protein: 6 g

A single can of International Delight's ready-to-drink mocha iced coffee contains a total of 36 grams of sugar, with 28 grams categorized as added sugars. While some of the sugar content arises from lactose, a natural sugar present in milk, the drink still exceeds the daily recommended intake of added sugar for women, as advised by the American Heart Association.

16) Sprite

Nutritional Information per 12-unce Serving:

  • Calories: 140
  • Fat: 0 g (Saturated Fat: 0 g)
  • Sodium: 65 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 38 g)
  • Protein: 0 g

Opt out of Sprite. This traditional lemon-lime soda is sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup, resulting in 38 grams of added sugar per can—equivalent to approximately 9.5 teaspoons of sweetness.

15) Dunkin Original Iced Coffee

Nutritional Information per 13.7-0unce Bottle:

  • Calories: 250
  • Fat: 7 g (Saturated Fat: 4 g)
  • Sodium: 85 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 39 g)
  • Protein: 7 g

The Original flavor, seemingly innocuous, contains 39 grams of total sugar, with 28 grams classified as added sugar. Opting for Dunkin's French Vanilla or Mocha iced coffee will still introduce 30 grams of added sugar per serving.

14) Coca-Cola


Nutritional Information per 12-ounce Can:

  • Calories: 140
  • Fat: 0 g (Saturated Fat: 0 g)
  • Sodium: 45 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 39 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 39 g)
  • Protein: 0 g

A beloved companion at movie theaters, sports games, vending machines, and burger joints, classic Coke seems to pair well with just about anything—until you realize it packs a hefty 39 grams of sugar in each can.

13) Community Coffee Vanilla Waffle Cone Iced Latte

Nutritional Information per 13.7-ounce Bottle:

  • Calories: 200
  • Fat: 2 g (Saturated Fat: 1 g)
  • Sodium: 210 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 41 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 40 g)
  • Protein: 6 g

This ice-cream-inspired latte boasts 31 grams of added sugar per bottle, equivalent to the sugar content in 1 ¾ cones of vanilla ice cream. Opting for an actual ice cream cone might be a more satisfying choice compared to this liquid sugar latte.

12) Snapple Peach Iced Tea

Nutritional Information per 16-ounce Bottle:

  • Calories: 160
  • Fat: 0 g (Saturated Fat: 0 g)
  • Sodium: 10 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 40 g)
  • Protein: 0 g

It's hard to say which is more disheartening: Snapple's logo rebrand or the revelation that one bottle of peach iced tea contains 40 grams of added sugar. Indeed, all of the calories in this flavored iced tea are derived from the sweetener.

11) Pepsi

Nutritional Information per 12-ounce Can:

  • Calories: 150
  • Fat: 0 g (Saturated Fat: 0 g)
  • Sodium: 30 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 41 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 41 g)
  • Protein: 0 g

Pepsi may play second fiddle to Coke in popularity, but it certainly doesn't hold back on sugar. It contains 2 more grams of sugar than Coke. To offer perspective, one can of Pepsi boasts more sugar than your average ice cream sundae. It

10) AriZona Green Tea

Nutritional Information per 20-ounce Bottle:

  • Calories: 170
  • Fat: 0 g (Saturated Fat: 0 g)
  • Sodium: 0 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 43 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 42 g)
  • Protein: 0 g

While unsweetened green tea stands as one of the healthiest beverage choices, serving as a rich source of antioxidants and calorie-free energy, AriZona disrupts this natural energy source by infusing it with high-fructose corn syrup and honey, contributing 42 grams of added sugar to this drink.

9) Barq's Root Beer

Nutritional Information per 12-ounce Can:

  • Calories: 180
  • Fat: 0 g (Saturated Fat: 0 g)
  • Sodium: 65 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 44 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 44 g)
  • Protein: 0 g

Despite root beer's distinctive spicy and somewhat medicinal flavor, one can contain a surprising amount of sugar—44 grams, to be precise. This exceeds the sugar content of a can of Coke.

8) Welch's Grape Juice

Nutritional Information per 10-ounce Bottle:

  • Calories: 180
  • Fat: 0 g (Saturated Fat: 0 g)
  • Sodium: 15 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 46 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 44 g)
  • Protein: 1 g

While Welch's grape juice boasts no artificial flavors, GMOs, or high-fructose corn syrup, it still contains a notable 44 grams of sugar per 10-ounce bottle. Alternatively, filling up a cup with fresh grapes offers just 62 calories, 16 grams of sugar, and 1 gram of fiber.

7) Mountain Dew

Nutritional Information per 12-once Serving:

  • Calories: 170
  • Fat: 0 g (Saturated Fat: 0 g)
  • Sodium: 60 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 46 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 46 g)
  • Protein: 0 g

With a substantial 46 grams of sugar and 170 calories, indulging in this lemon-lime beverage will provide you with more than a day's worth of added sugar. If you're craving a refreshing fizzy drink, consider opting for flavored lemon seltzer instead to keep your blood glucose levels in check.

6) Starbucks Frappuccino Coffee Drink

Nutritional Information (Per Bottle):

  • Calories: 300
  • Fat: 4.5g (Saturated Fat: 3g)
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Carbohydrates: 54g (Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 47g)
  • Protein: 9g

Starbucks' bottled frappuccino mirrors the indulgent sweetness of its in-store counterpart. Each bottle contains 47 grams of sugar, akin to nearly 12 teaspoons.

5) Naked Green Machine Juice

Nutritional Information (Per 15.2-ounce Bottle):

  • Calories: 270
  • Fat: 0g (Saturated Fat: 0g)
  • Sodium: 25mg
  • Carbohydrates: 63g (Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 53g)
  • Protein: 4g

While green juice may seem like a beacon of health, it's often laden with sugar. Naked's rendition contains 53 grams of sugar per bottle, primarily sourced from apple juice concentrate. For a fruity fix, consider blending a smoothie with fresh fruits, retaining the peels for their blood sugar-stabilizing fiber content!

4) AriZona Sweet Tea

Nutritional Information (Per 20-ounce Bottle):

  • Calories: 220
  • Fat: 0g (Saturated Fat: 0g)
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Carbohydrates: 54g (Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 53g)
  • Protein: 0g

AriZona's rendition of the classic southern tea packs an astonishing 53 grams of sugar per bottle. It's akin to brewing black tea and adding 13 teaspoons of sugar to your mug. Pass on that, please.

3) Monster Energy Drink

Nutritional Information (Per 16-ounce Can):

  • Calories: 230
  • Fat: 0g (Saturated Fat: 0g)
  • Sodium: 370mg
  • Carbohydrates: 58g (Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 54g)
  • Protein: 0g

Monster lives up to its name with a whopping 54 grams of sugar in each can. That's over double the daily recommendation from the AHA for women and a full day's worth of added sugar for men.

2) Naked Blue Machine Juice

Nutritional Information (Per 15.2-ounce Bottle):

  • Calories: 320
  • Fat: 0g (Saturated Fat: 0g)
  • Sodium: 20mg
  • Carbohydrates: 76g (Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 55g)
  • Protein: 2g

Similar to other Naked juices, the primary ingredient in this blue bottle is apple juice concentrate. Without any fruit skins included, you're deprived of essential fiber, a nutrient crucial for stabilizing blood sugar levels and preventing spikes.

1) Naked Mighty Mango Juice

Nutritional Information (Per 15.2-ounce Bottle):

  • Calories: 290
  • Fat: 0g (Saturated Fat: 0g)
  • Sodium: 20mg
  • Carbohydrates: 68g (Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 57g)
  • Protein: 2g

Despite boasting the inclusion of 1¼ mangoes, 1¾ apples, ½ an orange, and ⅓ of a banana, this juice contains a hefty 57 grams of sugar and lacks any fiber from these fruits. It's best to pass on Naked's mango smoothie and opt for real fruit instead. For a blood sugar-friendly snack, consider pairing your fruit with a protein source like low-fat cheese.

















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