Top 10 foods high in sugar
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Sugar is a form of carbohydrates and is found in various foods, including vegetables and fruits. Excessive consumption of sugar can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes and even oncological diseases. Ilive presents a list of foods high in sugar, the use of which is desirable to limit or exclude.
Sugar and other sweeteners
Pure sugar is 99% sugar, and therefore it is the enemy of our figure and health # 1. Brown sugar contains 97% of sugar, in honey - 82%, and in condensed milk - 54%.
Non-alcoholic and powdered drinks
As a rule, in powdered drinks, for example, dry lemonade, the amount of sugar can reach 94%. Before buying such products, be sure to pay attention to the label. A half liter of non-alcoholic carbonated beverages can contain up to 40 grams of sugar, which is twice the amount of sugar contained in a medium-sized banana.
Sweets and nougat
Of all the "sweet" sweets, in the noug, the availability of sugar reaches the highest level - 83%. In Tsukaty it is also a lot - up to 81%. Chewing gums and lozenges contain about 63% of sugar.
Dried fruits
We often use dried fruits to make compotes or simply add them to dishes with porridges. Nevertheless, not many people know that the sugar content in them is quite high, namely, 81% of sugar is in dried apples, 62% in pears, 59% in sugar, 53% in dried apricots, and, finally, in prunes its least quantity - only 38%.
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Biscuits, cakes and pies
Sugar is the key ingredient in most sweets. Macaroons - almond dainty comes from France contains 71% sugar, which makes it the leader in the amount of sugar among sweets. Other types of cookies can contain up to 63% of sugar. Slightly less sugar in cakes, but only because their composition includes more flour, because the sugar content in them is 57%.
Jams and preserves
The amount of sugar in the marmalade is 60%, in jams and jams the sugar level reaches 49%, and in peanut butter, up to 10% of sugar can be present.
Quick cereals and muesli
In such convenient and quickly brewed porridges there may be a considerable amount of sugar - up to 56%. In muesli it is also not less - 55%. Due to the lack of fat, manufacturers often increase the amount of sugar.
Sauces, ketchups and sweet syrups
Often, sauces, dressings for salads and chocolate syrups are a source of hidden sugar. In chocolate syrup can be 50% of sugar, and in salad dressing - 29%. Ketchup can be saturated with sugar up to 23%.
Ice cream and milkshakes
Fans of ice cream need to be more careful with this product and not abuse the cold sweetness, because it can contain up to 26% of sugar. The same can be said about milkshakes, in them the amount of sugar is 23%.
Canned fruit in syrup
Canned fruits, although tasty, but the syrup in which they are found can contain up to 22% of sugar. Canned fruit juices have a slightly lower load - up to 14% of sugar.