The average American consumes 77 grams of added sugar daily — more than 3x the recommended amount. Sugar hides under dozens of names on ingredient labels.
| Name | Safety | Details |
|---|---|---|
| High Fructose Corn Syrup | 🔶 Warning | A liquid sweetener used extensively in sodas and processed foods. Linked to obesity, diabetes, and f... |
| Maltodextrin | ⚠️ Caution | A processed starch used as a thickener and filler. Has a very high glycemic index and may affect gut... |
| Dextrose | ⚠️ Caution | A simple sugar derived from corn. Used in baked goods, candy, and IV fluids. Rapidly spikes blood su... |
| Corn Syrup | ⚠️ Caution | A liquid sugar from corn starch used in candy, sauces, and baked goods. Contributes to excessive sug... |
| Invert Sugar | ⚠️ Caution | A mixture of glucose and fructose used in confectionery. Sweeter than table sugar. Contributes to de... |
| Turbinado Sugar | ⚠️ Caution | Partially refined cane sugar marketed as natural. Nutritionally identical to white sugar despite bro... |
| Agave Nectar | 🔶 Warning | A sweetener from agave plants. Very high in fructose (up to 90%), worse than HFCS for liver metaboli... |
| Brown Rice Syrup | ⚠️ Caution | A sweetener from brown rice starch. High glycemic index and may contain arsenic traces. Used in orga... |