How Much Sugar Is in Dr Pepper?
1 can (12 fl oz / 355 ml) of dr pepper has about 39 g of sugar, most of it added during processing rather than naturally occurring.
in 1 can (12 fl oz / 355 ml) · about 9.3 teaspoons
- Per serving
- 39 g
- Per 100 g
- 11 g
- Type
- Added sugar
- In teaspoons
- ≈ 9.3 tsp
More sugar than most people should have in a whole day.
Dr Pepper carries roughly 39 g of sugar per 1 can (12 fl oz / 355 ml), which works out to about 11 g per 100 g. That places it in the 'very-high' band for a typical serving.
Because this sugar is added during processing, it digests quickly with nothing to slow it down — check the ingredient label if you want to see exactly which sweeteners are used.
How dr pepper compares
Out of 205 everyday foods and drinks we track, dr pepper ranks #13 for sugar per serving — more than 94% of them.
- Chai latte42g
- Coca-Cola39g
- Dr Pepper (this page)39g
- Sprite38g
- Lemon-Lime Soda38g
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- Look for a lower-sugar version in the same category, or reduce your portion size
Frequently asked questions
- Is the sugar in dr pepper natural or added?
- Most of it is added during processing, not naturally occurring in the base ingredients.
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Sugar values from OpenFoodFacts; actual amounts vary by brand, ripeness, and recipe. Last updated 2026-08-30.