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

pulse

May 4, 2017 3:33 PM

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

Coffee

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

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 across five major categories, according to sales data that Euromonitor provided to Business Insider, and how much sugar they contain.

Coffee

Colas

Non-Colas

Energy Drinks

Tea

Lauren F. Friedman contributed to this post.

pulse

Enhance Your Pulse News Experience!

Get rewards worth up to $20 when selected to participate in our exclusive focus group. Your input will help us to make informed decisions that align with your needs and preferences.

I've got feedback!

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng