What 25 g of Sugar Looks Like: Teaspoons in Desi Drinks (Video)

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A single can of cola holds 8 teaspoons of sugar, did you know?

A single can of cola holds 8 teaspoons of sugar, did you know?

Sugar in Desi Drinks

Today we'll see how many teaspoons of sugar hide in everyday drinks and how to keep it under control, and why it matters for your health.

6 teaspoons = 25g

A level teaspoon holds about four grams, which is roughly six teaspoons for the WHO's 25-gram daily free-sugar limit. That tiny amount adds up quickly when you sip a can of cola.

Free Sugar Explained

Free sugar means any sugar you add, plus honey, syrups and fruit juice. The sugar in your chai, gur in rice, or honey in lemon water all count.

Typical Drink Sugar

A regular can of cola contains about eight to nine teaspoons of sugar. Packaged fruit drinks sit around six to seven and a half teaspoons, while fresh orange juice gives five to six.

Measure With Your Spoon

Grab a level teaspoon, a glass and a packet of sugar. Spoon out the amount your usual drink holds, then watch the small pile in the glass. Seeing it makes the number real.

Remember, a single 330-ml can of cola packs roughly eight to nine teaspoons of sugar, already past the WHO's ideal daily limit. Swapping it for water or unsweetened tea can shave off most of those teaspoons.

The one tip to cut sugar

Cut the sugar in your chai in half, just one level teaspoon instead of two. That simple swap drops your daily free-sugar intake by about six grams, keeping you near the WHO’s recommended limit.

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Read the complete guide on thecareonline.com. This is general information, not medical advice.