11 Foods with a Surprisingly High Sugar Content

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1) Cereal

Your cereal box's nutrition statistics might help you determine how much sugar is in each serving. Many of the sugariest breakfast cereals are geared toward children.

2) Pasta Sauce

Most spaghetti sauces carry 6-12 grams of sugar per serving, according to WebMD. That's like a chocolate chip cookie's sweetness.

3) Canned Soup

Canned soup is salty and sugary. According to Everyday Health, tomato-based condensed soups have the most sugar.

4) Bread 

The majority of nutritionists advise those who are attempting to reduce weight to avoid bread. In addition to its high carbohydrate content, it contains a great deal of sugar.

5) Frozen Dinners

Frozen dinners are among the unhealthiest grocery store selections. Typically, these meals are high in carbohydrates, sodium, fat, cholesterol, and sugar.

6) Salad Dressing

Many salad dressings contain a lot of added sugar in order to enhance their flavor. This can wreak havoc on a well-balanced dinner of fruits, veggies, and protein.

7) Pre-Made Trail Mix

According to Healthline, many commercially available trail mixes are loaded with sodium and sugar. The nuts may be severely salted or roasted.

8) Vitaminwater 

With a name like Vitaminwater, people might anticipate that this beverage is healthy. While it contains vitamins and minerals, it is also high in calories and sugar.

9) Barbecue Sauce

Barbecue sauce should be avoided by those who are concerned about their sugar intake. The sauce claims to have 15 grams of sugar in just two teaspoons.

10) Granola Bars

Despite popular belief, granola bars contain roughly the same amount of sugar as a candy bar. A typical bar has approximately 11 grams of sugar and white flour.

11) Ketchup 

According to SF Gate, there is one teaspoon of sugar every tablespoon of ketchup. Especially when used as a dipping sauce, it is very easy for someone to overuse it.

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