Sugar Calculator – Measure & Manage Your Sugar Intake
The Sugar Calculator helps you estimate your daily sugar intake in grams and calories. Track how much added sugar you consume from drinks, snacks, and processed foods — and see how it compares to recommended limits.
How to Use the Sugar Calculator
Enter:
- The number of servings you eat or drink daily
- Grams of sugar per serving
- Calories per gram of sugar (default: 4 kcal/gram)
The calculator will show total grams of sugar, calories from sugar, and daily percent of recommended intake.
How It Works
- Total Sugar (g) = Servings × Grams per serving
- Calories from Sugar = Total Sugar × 4 kcal/g
- % of Daily Limit = (Total Sugar ÷ Recommended Limit) × 100%
WHO recommends limiting added sugar to 25 grams/day for most adults.
Example
Servings: 2 cans of soda
Sugar per can: 35 grams
→ Total Sugar = 70 grams
→ Calories = 70 × 4 = 280 kcal
→ % Daily Limit = (70 ÷ 25) × 100% = 280% of the recommended limit
Common Use Cases
- Tracking sugar intake for weight loss
- Managing sugar for diabetes or insulin resistance
- Checking hidden sugars in packaged foods
- Comparing fruit sugar vs added sugar
- Planning healthy daily menus
Why Use a Sugar Calculator?
Most people eat more added sugar than they realize. This calculator makes it easy to monitor sugar intake, stay within healthy limits, and make informed choices for better health.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What’s the recommended daily sugar limit?
WHO suggests max 25 grams/day for adults to reduce health risks.
Does natural sugar count?
No. This tool focuses on added sugars — not sugars found naturally in fruits or milk.
How do sugary drinks compare to food?
Drinks like soda often add huge amounts of sugar quickly. One can may exceed your daily limit.
Does sugar make you gain weight?
Yes, excess sugar adds extra calories which can lead to weight gain if not burned off.
How to reduce sugar intake?
Drink water instead of soda, choose unsweetened foods, and read labels for hidden sugars.
Related tools: Calorie Calculator, Fat Calculator, BMI Calculator.