How Much Sugar Is in a Can of Coke?
A standard can of Coca-Cola has about 39 g of added sugar — roughly 9¼ teaspoons, more than a full day's recommended limit in one drink.
in 1 can (12 fl oz / 355 ml) · about 9.3 teaspoons
- Per serving
- 39 g
- Per 100 g
- 10.6 g
- Type
- Added sugar
- In teaspoons
- ≈ 9.3 tsp
More sugar than most people should have in a whole day.
A 12 oz can of Coca-Cola contains about 39 g of added sugar — around 9¼ teaspoons. That's above the American Heart Association's entire daily limit (25 g for women, 36 g for men) in a single drink, with no fibre, protein, or nutrients to slow it down.
Because it's liquid, that sugar floods your bloodstream fast, driving the dopamine spike and crash that keeps cravings coming back. Sugary drinks are the single biggest source of added sugar in most diets — cutting them is the highest-leverage change you can make. Scanning your regular drinks in Unsweet is often the moment the real numbers land.
Lower-sugar swaps
- Sparkling water with a squeeze of lime or a splash of fruit
- Unsweetened iced tea while your taste buds recalibrate
Frequently asked questions
- How many teaspoons of sugar are in a can of Coke?
- About 9¼ teaspoons (39 g) in a standard 12 oz can — more than the recommended daily limit of added sugar.
- Is Diet Coke better?
- It has no sugar, but it keeps the intense sweetness that can maintain cravings. The goal of quitting sugar is partly to reset how sweet you need things to taste.
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Sugar values from Manufacturer nutrition label; actual amounts vary by brand, ripeness, and recipe. Last updated 2026-07-21.