Added Sugar Limit & Label Helper for clear daily tracking

Calculate and track daily added sugar

Pick a daily added sugar cap (WHO/AHA style), then add foods by entering grams per serving and your servings. The running total shows percent of your limit and what remains. Information only—follow medical advice.

Choose a daily limit and add your first item to begin.
Your added sugar log
Item g/serving Servings Added sugar (g) Action

Label math: total g = g per serving × servings. The %DV converter uses 50 g per 100% DV for added sugars.

Simple swap ideas
  • Pick plain yogurt, add fruit; compare flavored cups with ≤ 6–8 g per serving.
  • Choose unsweetened drinks; add citrus or a splash of 100% juice for flavor.
  • Scan sauces and cereals; aim for single-digit grams per serving.
  • Use fruit, cinnamon, or vanilla extract to sweeten home recipes.

Added Sugar Limit & Label Helper: tracking, quick label math, and everyday tips

Added Sugar Limit & Label Helper turns nutrition labels into a running total you can understand at a glance. Set a cap that fits your plan—many people use 25 g, 36 g, or 50 g—and add foods with grams per serving and realistic portions. The tool converts %DV to grams when a package doesn’t show numbers directly, calculates your total for the day, and displays percent of your limit along with how much room is left.

Picking a practical daily cap. Public guidance often suggests keeping added sugars to a modest slice of your calories. Common choices include 25 g, 36 g, or the 50 g Daily Value on US labels. If your clinician or dietitian gave you a number, select that and stay consistent so your percent stays meaningful. A custom field lets you match any goal without mental math.

Reading labels fast. Added sugars usually appear in grams per serving and as a percent Daily Value. When a label only lists %DV, the converter helps: since 100% DV equals 50 g, a serving at 20% DV equals 10 g. If you typically eat more than one serving, multiply before you log so your total reflects reality.

Understanding the meter. The progress bar fills as you log items. Staying below your cap keeps the meter in the comfortable zone; crossing your cap turns the bar color to signal a nudge. A single high-sugar choice can crowd the day quickly—use the swaps box for lower-sugar alternatives that still taste good.

Everyday low-sugar moves. Favor unsweetened beverages, swap flavored yogurts for plain with fruit, compare cereals and sauces, and keep naturally sweet foods like fruit handy. When baking, try reducing sugar by a quarter and leaning on spices and vanilla for flavor. Long-term patterns matter more than perfection on any one day.

Context and care. Medical needs vary. Some conditions require targeted carbohydrate plans or different limits entirely. This page is information only—it is not diagnosis or treatment. If you have a prescribed plan, follow it and bring questions to your clinician.

References: FDA: Daily Values on Nutrition Facts · WHO: Healthy diet overview · American Heart Association: Sugar basics

Added sugar limit & label helper FAQs

What’s the difference between total and added sugars?

Total sugars include natural sugars in foods like fruit and milk plus any added sugars. This tool focuses on added sugars listed on labels.

How do I track recipes without labels?

Estimate from ingredients or log a best-guess per serving and adjust later. The goal is a reasonable daily picture, not lab precision.

Do sugar alcohols count here?

US labels list sugar alcohols separately. If a product also lists added sugars, use that number. Otherwise, logging zero for added sugars is reasonable.

Can I change the cap mid-day?

Yes. Pick a different radio option or set a custom number; the percent will update immediately.