Tag: Fruit punch sugar

According to the American Heart Association, a single pouch of some popular children's fruit punches can contain as much sugar as they recommend a preschooler consume in an entire day. So, to answer the question, "Is there sugar in fruit punch?" the answer is a resounding yes, and often in very high quantities.

Certain fruit punches can have more sugar per ounce than a typical soda, challenging the common perception of these drinks. These drinks often use added sugars, so a product labeled with 'fruit' can be as concentrated with sugar and void of nutritional value as soda.

According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, the average 8-ounce serving of fruit juice and cola both contain about 30 grams of sugar. Most commercially produced fruit punches are loaded with high amounts of added sugar, often exceeding recommended daily intake guidelines.