SLIDESHOW Which Has More Sugar? ( web MD ) Dried cranberries or gummy bears? Soda or apple juice? Get answers.
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Which Has More Sugar?
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Where Sugar Likes to Hide
It’s a good idea to keep
an eye on the amount of sugar in your diet. Natural sugar, the kind found in
apples or potatoes, is better for you than added sugar, which is in soda and
baked goods. For most women, the American Heart Association recommends no more
than 6 teaspoons of added sugar a day, and no more than 9 teaspoons for most
men. Food labels list the amount of total sugar, but check the ingredients to
see if sugar was added. (Look for words like “fructose,” “sucrose,” or “corn
sweetener.”)
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Ketchup or Mustard?
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Ketchup
Mustard has only a tiny
amount of sugar (.14 grams). So if you’re on the fence about whether to put
ketchup or mustard on your hot dog, this might help you decide.
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Soft Drink or Bottled Apple Juice?
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Bottled Apple Juice
There are 42 grams of
sugar in a 12-ounce serving, compared with 39 for a typical soft drink. But the
sugar in soda is added -- not from a natural source like apples. If you crave
that apple goodness, have a splash of juice with sparkling water and a squeeze
of lime. Or better yet, eat an apple: A medium-sized one has lots of fiber and
nutrients and 18 grams of natural sugar.
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Dried Cranberries or Gummy Bears?
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Dried Cranberries
Surprise! This dried
fruit has 50% more sugar than the same amount of gummy bears.
But before you make
gummies your new go-to snack, know this: Cranberries -- and other dried fruit
-- pack far more nutritional value and fiber into each bite. And the gummy
bears have more total calories per serving.
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Boston Cream Doughnut or Mocha
Frappuccino?
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Mocha Frappuccino
If you really have to
decide, this has more than 3 times the sugar than an indulgent,
chocolate-covered cream-filled doughnut. You’re better off with a plain cup of
coffee and a square or two of dark chocolate -- you’ll get your caffeine fix
and satisfy your sweet tooth without too much sugar or too many calories.
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Raisin Bran or Blueberry Waffle?
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Raisin Bran
Compare the 18 grams in
a cup of this cereal to 3 grams of sugar in a blueberry waffle -- 15 with a
tablespoon of maple syrup. But keep in mind that some of the sugar in the
cereal comes from naturally sweet raisins.
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Jarred Tomato Sauce or Strawberries
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Jarred Tomato Sauce
This has almost 3 times
the amount in a cup of strawberries, and almost triple the calories. But you
can’t put strawberries on your pasta. Instead, make your own sauce with fresh
tomatoes or canned, crushed tomatoes -- you’ll know exactly what’s in it.
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Mayonnaise or Creamy Salad Dressing?
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Creamy Salad Dressing
Mayonnaise has no sugar,
but it does have lots of calories -- around double the typical salad dressing.
So pick carefully -- or opt for a light sprinkling of oil, vinegar, and sea
salt instead.
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Canned Peaches or Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Canned Peaches
A single serving (in
light syrup) has about 16 grams of sugar, compared with about 11 grams in 3
chocolate chip cookies. But fruit is good for you. Try freshfruit
if you want to keep the sugar to a minimum -- and add fiber and nutrients to
your diet.
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Caramel Corn or Prepackaged Cole Slaw?
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Prepackaged Cole Slaw
Some brands have as much
as 13 grams of sugar per half-cup -- caramel corn has half that. If you make
the slaw yourself, you’ll have a better idea of what’s in it.
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Instant Oatmeal or Pancakes
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Instant Oatmeal
Three 4-inch pancakes
have just 5 grams, while a serving of the “apples and cinnamon” variety of
instant oatmeal has more than double that. Of course, that’s before you pour
syrup on your pancakes -- a tablespoon could add 12 grams.
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Candy Bar or Granola Bar
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Candy Bar
There’s plenty of sugar
in both, but a regular-size bar with chocolate, nuts, and caramel has about
double the sugar of a typical granola bar per gram. Look for one with plenty of
protein, whole grains, and nuts -- that combination helps your body absorb calories
slowly and better satisfies your hunger.
This tool does not provide medical advice.
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