This daily sugar limit reference table shows the suggested added sugar limit for a range of daily calories values. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Daily Sugar Limit Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Daily calories | Suggested added sugar limit | In teaspoons |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kcal | 13 | 3.1 |
| 1,000 kcal | 25 | 6.3 |
| 1,500 kcal | 38 | 9.4 |
| 2,000 kcal | 50 | 12.5 |
| 3,000 kcal | 75 | 18.8 |
| 4,000 kcal | 100 | 25.0 |
| 6,000 kcal | 150 | 37.5 |
| 10,000 kcal | 250 | 62.5 |
| 14,000 kcal | 350 | 87.5 |
| 20,000 kcal | 500 | 125.0 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your daily calories and read across to the suggested added sugar limit. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Daily Sugar Limit Calculator for a precise answer.
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