How Much Sugar Is in Sprite?
A can of Sprite has about 38 g of added sugar — nearly identical to Coke, just without the caramel colour.
in 1 can (12 fl oz) · about 9 teaspoons
- Per serving
- 38 g
- Per 100 g
- 11 g
- Type
- Added sugar
- In teaspoons
- ≈ 9 tsp
More sugar than most people should have in a whole day.
A standard 12 oz can of Sprite carries about 38 g of added sugar, putting it right alongside Coca-Cola despite looking 'lighter' because it's clear. There's no caramel colouring, no coffee-like edge — just carbonated water, citrus flavouring, and a near-identical sugar load.
The clear-soda-feels-lighter perception is exactly the trap. Sprite, Fanta, and other clear or fruit-flavoured sodas carry the same order of magnitude of pure added sugar as cola — none of it buffered by fibre or protein, so it hits your bloodstream just as fast.
How sprite compares
Out of 114 everyday foods and drinks we track, sprite ranks #8 for sugar per serving — more than 94% of them.
- Chai latte42g
- Coca-Cola39g
- Sprite (this page)38g
- Smoothie35g
- Gatorade34g
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Lower-sugar swaps
- Sparkling water with a squeeze of lime or lemon
- Unsweetened sparkling water with a splash of 100% juice for flavour
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sprite lower in sugar than Coke?
- Barely — Sprite has about 38 g per can versus Coke's 39 g. The clear colour makes people assume it's lighter, but the sugar is nearly identical.
- Does Sprite have caffeine like Coke?
- No, Sprite is caffeine-free. The sugar content is the concern here, not caffeine.
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Sugar values from Manufacturer nutrition label; actual amounts vary by brand, ripeness, and recipe. Last updated 2026-08-28.