How many packets of sugar are in a soda?
                                
                                
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                                According to the CDC, sugary drinks are the leading source of added sugars in the American diet, and many people are shocked to learn just how many packets of sugar are in a soda. A typical 12-ounce can of cola contains approximately 39 grams of sugar, which can be visualized as a surprisingly large number of individual packets.