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How much sugar is in a 16 oz Energy Drink?

16 oz Energy Drink
Nutrition Facts
1 serving per container
Serving size16 fl oz (473 mL)
Amount per serving
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 370mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 54g20%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 54g
Includes 54g Added Sugars108%
Protein 1g
Caffeine 160mg
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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At a glance

  • 54g total sugar ≈ 12.9 teaspoons.
  • 54g added sugar — 108% of the 50g daily value.
  • 210 calories and 160mg caffeine (40% of the 400mg/day guidance).

How to cut the sugar

  • A 16 oz can pairs ~160mg caffeine with ~54g added sugar — a full day of sugar in one drink.
  • Sugar-free energy drinks remove the sugar (the caffeine stays).
  • Mind the caffeine total across coffee and energy drinks — 400mg/day is the FDA guidance.

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Frequently asked questions

How much sugar and caffeine are in an energy drink?

A typical 16 oz energy drink has around 54g of added sugar and 160mg of caffeine. Sugar-free versions cut the sugar but keep the caffeine.

Nutrition values are approximate, generic estimates for a typical version of this drink — not measurements of any specific branded product, and not lab-verified. Actual values vary by recipe, size, and preparation. This is general information, not dietary advice.