If you’re an average adult eating and drinking enough to maintain a healthy weight (about 8,700 kilojoules per day), 10% of your total energy intake from free sugar equals a maximum of 54 grams, or about 12 tsp. in a day .
How many tablespoons of sugar are in a gram?
Exactly how much does a gram of sugar cost? One teaspoon of granulated sugar equals 4 grams of sugar. Simply put, 16 grams of sugar in a product is equal to about 4 teaspoons of granulated sugar.