Daily Sugar Intake Calculator

The American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugars to: Men - 36 grams (9 teaspoons), Women - 24 grams (6 teaspoons), Children - 24 grams (6 teaspoons)

For weight loss, it's recommended to limit added sugar intake to less than 25 grams (6 teaspoons) per day. Natural sugars from fruits and vegetables are generally acceptable as part of a balanced diet.

While there's no strict limit on natural sugars from fruit, a good guideline is to consume 2-3 servings of fruit per day. This typically amounts to 15-30 grams of natural sugar.

Consuming more than 50 grams (12 teaspoons) of added sugar per day is considered excessive. The WHO recommends keeping added sugar intake below 10% of your total daily calories.

Children aged 2-18 should have less than 25 grams (6 teaspoons) of added sugar per day. This doesn't include natural sugars from fruits, vegetables, and dairy products.

Natural sugars are found naturally in foods like fruits (fructose) and milk (lactose). Added sugars are sugars and syrups added to foods during processing or preparation.

Regular high sugar intake increases the risk of tooth decay. Bacteria in your mouth feed on sugars, producing acids that erode tooth enamel. It's recommended to limit sugar consumption and maintain good oral hygiene.

One teaspoon of sugar equals 4.2 grams. This conversion is useful when reading nutrition labels and managing daily sugar intake.

Common signs include weight gain, energy crashes, tooth decay, increased hunger, mood swings, and skin problems. Long-term high sugar intake can lead to more serious health issues.

Start by reading nutrition labels, choosing whole foods over processed ones, switching to sugar-free beverages, using natural sweeteners in moderation, and increasing fiber intake to help manage sugar cravings.