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Bar chart of daily added sugar: the American Heart Association limit of 25 g for women and 36 g for men, against the average U.S. adult at 71 g

How Much Added Sugar Per Day Is Too Much? The Limits

by Mo Mandegar, PhD on Jun 09 2026

Added sugar sneaks into yogurt, granola bars, and lattes long before it shows up as dessert. The American Heart Association caps it at 25 grams a day for women and 36 grams for men, yet the average American eats about 71. Here is what counts as added sugar, where it hides, and how to keep your daily total in check without giving up sweetness.

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