Daily How Much

During pregnancy, keep added sugar under 10% of calories (ideal: 5%), which lands near 25–50 g on a 2,000-calorie plan.

For prediabetes, keep added sugar under 10% of calories; many feel steady aiming near 25–36 g per day.

For prediabetes, keep added sugar under 10% of calories (ideally 5%), and cut sugary drinks to help steady blood sugar.

For diabetes, keep added sugar under 10% of calories (≈12 teaspoons on 2,000 kcal), then tailor the rest of your carbs to your plan.

Most adults with diabetes should keep added sugar near zero and under 10% of calories, fitting carbs into a personal plan.

A 16-year-old should limit added sugar to under 25 g daily, and keep it below 10% of calories (ideally near 5%) for better long-term health.

A 6-year-old should keep added or free sugars to about 19–25 grams per day, with sugary drinks kept to a bare minimum.

For toddler sugar intake: none under age 2; at 2–3 years, cap added sugar near 25 g (6 tsp) per day.

Yes, for kids’ added sugar, aim for under 25 grams a day after age two; under twos should avoid added sugar.

Most adults should keep added sugar under 25–36 g per day and below 10% of daily calories.