What foods have sugar in them and which ones don’t? You may know your foods well enough to discern which ones have sugar and which ones don’t, but most people are unaware of the sugar content of most foods. This is because companies like to sneakily put sugar into foods, which you might not think have sugar. For example, sugar can be in anything from store-bought pasta sauce to chips, to beef jerky.
When we talk about sugar in food, a distinction must be made. Natural sugars occur in foods like whole fruit and vegetables. Added sugars or artificial sweeteners are the sugars you need to look out for, especially since the FDA advises that you don’t consume more than 50 grams of added sugar per day. Because sugar is hidden in processed foods, dairy products, and other everyday eats, it is very easy to exceed this daily amount.
We are thankful to the people at 9Round for supplying this chart, which should help show you how much sugar is in various grocery items. This is for your knowledge so you can know exactly what you’re putting in your body. It is important to read labels to know what is healthy and what isn’t.
