How much sugar in that drink?

It seems like we’ve got some good options for healthier drinks, but just how much sugar is in them? Healthy Food Guide checks them out.

Take a look along the health food or drinks aisle at the supermarket and you’ll quickly see there are more choices than ever for the thirsty. As well as the ready-to-drink fizzies, there’s an increasing range of drinks that appear to be healthier choices with fermented, organic and natural ingredients.

You might be forgiven for thinking you’re making a healthy choice when you’re reaching for one of these drinks, but how much sugar do they contain?

Let’s put this in perspective. To help us reduce the risk of being overweight and of tooth decay, the World Health Organization strongly recommends our free sugar intake accounts for no more than 10 per cent of energy, with a reduction to 5 per cent of energy being even better.

Note: Serve sizes vary from 200ml-500ml

Any product examples given here were correct at time of publication. However, remember to check the ingredients and nutrition information every so often, as these can change over time.