HOW MUCH SUGAR ARE ADULTS DRINKING?

• 600ml iced coffee -13 teaspoons of sugar
• 600ml soft drink - 16 teaspoons of sugar
• 500ml iced tea - 7 teaspoons of sugar
• 350ml fruit juice - 10 teaspoons of sugar
• 300ml smoothie - 9 teaspoons of sugar
• 500ml sparkling fruit drink - 13 teaspoons of sugar
• 750ml sports drink - 15 teaspoons of sugar
• 500ml energy drink - 15 teaspoons of sugar
• 750ml flavoured water - 5 teaspoons of sugar

Water is the best choice

Other low or no sugar options are:

• tap water - 0 teaspoons of sugar
• Low or reduced-fat unflavoured milk
• Tea
• Coffee

The figures are indicative only and are based on popular sugary drinks available at October 2019.

Code: NPA253