Sugar Grams ↔ Teaspoons Converter | WHO Free Sugar Limits | Body Thrive
v1.5 WHO FREE SUGAR BENCHMARKS

SUGAR GRAMS ↔ TEASPOONS CONVERTER

Convert grams of sugar into visible teaspoons. Compare beverages and processed foods against the WHO recommended limit of 25g/day for adults 45+.

Conversion Direction

Converting Sugar Grams → Teaspoons

Sugar Teaspoon Visualization 4g = 1 Teaspoon
Teaspoon Equivalent
9.0 tsp

36 grams of sugar

WHO 25g Daily Limit
144%

Exceeds 25g guidance

Sugar Calories
144 kcal

4.0 kcal per gram

Equivalent Food
1 Can Soda

330 mL soft drink

36 grams of sugar equals 9.0 teaspoons of sugar. This represents 144% of the WHO recommended daily limit for added sugars, triggering rapid insulin surges and liver triglyceride deposition.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams of sugar equal one teaspoon?

Exactly 4.0 grams of granulated white sugar equals one standard metric teaspoon (5 mL volume).

What is the WHO recommended daily limit for free sugars?

The World Health Organization (WHO) strongly recommends limiting free or added sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake, with a conditional recommendation of under 5% (approximately 25 grams or ~6 teaspoons per day).

How many teaspoons of sugar are in a standard can of soda?

A 330 mL can of regular soda contains roughly 35 to 39 grams of sugar—equivalent to almost 10 full teaspoons of sugar.

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