Are Canned Sodas Bad for You? A Deep Dive
                                
                                
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                                According to the CDC, a typical 12-ounce can of regular soda contains roughly 10 teaspoons of sugar, significantly exceeding daily intake recommendations. So, are canned sodas bad for you? The short answer is yes, due to a combination of their liquid sugar content, acidity, and other additives, regardless of the can's material.