What this calculator does
Added sugar daily limit works out compares a day’s added sugar against the AHA recommended maximum. Enter your own figures above and the answer updates as you type: nothing is fixed in the code, so the result reflects exactly the numbers you supply.
The formula this calculator evaluates is printed under the tool and explained below, so you can check the working by hand or reuse it in a spreadsheet.
The formula
FormulaAHA guideline: 36 g (9 tsp) per day for men, 25 g (6 tsp) per day for women; 1 teaspoon of sugar ≈ 4 g
The inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Sex | Choose from Male, Female. |
| Added sugar eaten today (g) | A number, measured in g. Starts at 45. |
Worked examples
Every figure in the tables below is produced by this page’s own calculator at build time, so the numbers and the tool always agree. Select any row to load that scenario.
How the answer changes with added sugar eaten today
Every other input is held at the calculator’s starting values while added sugar eaten today varies. Select any row to load that scenario into the calculator.
How the answer changes with added sugar eaten today
| Added sugar eaten today (g) | Recommended daily limit | Amount entered | Under the guideline by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22.5 | 36 g (9.0 tsp) | 23 g (5.6 tsp) | 14 g |
| 33.75 | 36 g (9.0 tsp) | 34 g (8.4 tsp) | 2 g |
| 45 | 36 g (9.0 tsp) | 45 g (11.3 tsp) | 9 g |
| 67.5 | 36 g (9.0 tsp) | 68 g (16.9 tsp) | 32 g |
| 90 | 36 g (9.0 tsp) | 90 g (22.5 tsp) | 54 g |
| 135 | 36 g (9.0 tsp) | 135 g (33.8 tsp) | 99 g |