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What does the Total Sugars line on a Nutrition Facts label include?

Both natural and added sugars, combined.

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  2. Natural sugars only
  3. Both natural and added sugars ✔

Why: Total Sugars lists all sugars in the food, whether naturally present or added during processing. The Added Sugars line below it shows only the added amount.

Huh, didn't know that: FDA sets the Daily Value for added sugars at 50 grams per day, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Answer: Both natural and added sugars. Total Sugars lists all sugars in the food, whether naturally present or added during processing. The Added Sugars line below it shows only the added amount.

  1. FDA Added Sugars on the Nutrition Facts Label www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label/added-sugars-nutrition-facts-label
    Added sugars are included in the number of grams of total sugars in the product.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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