Free Sugar Limit Calculator
Calculate your maximum recommended daily added sugar intake based on your calorie level.
kcal
Sugar Limit
50 g
Sugar Limit12.5 tsp
Max Calories from Sugar200 kcal
Sugar Limit vs Daily Calorie Intake
Added Sugar Limits
The Dietary Guidelines recommend that added sugars make up no more than 10% of daily calories. The American Heart Association suggests even lower limits.
Formula
Max Sugar (g) = Daily Calories x 0.10 / 4
Each gram of sugar has 4 calories. One teaspoon of sugar equals about 4 grams.
Example Calculation
A person consuming 2,000 calories per day.
- 01Max sugar calories = 2,000 x 0.10 = 200 kcal
- 02Max sugar grams = 200 / 4 = 50 g
- 03In teaspoons = 50 / 4 = 12.5 tsp
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