18/08/2026
How much sugar is really in your drink?
Cola, orange juice, an energy drink or a smoothie — which do you think contains the most sugar?
It might not be as obvious as you think. Sugar content can vary significantly depending on the brand, recipe and portion size, which is why checking the nutrition label can be useful.
In the UK, adults are advised to have no more than 30g of free sugars a day. Free sugars include sugars added to food and drinks, as well as those naturally present in honey, syrups, unsweetened fruit and vegetable juices, and smoothies.
Small swaps can help reduce your intake without completely changing your routine.
Try water or a sugar-free alternative instead of a sugary fizzy drink
Choose whole fruit more often instead of a large juice
💧 Make water your go-to drink for everyday hydration
🔎 Check the “of which sugars” figure on nutrition labels and pay attention to portion size
Swipe through our quiz and see if your guess was right! 👉
Which drink did you choose — A, B, C or D? 👀
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