Figure 2
Estimated added, free and total sugar content (g / 100 g) of food groups in Canada

Figure 2 Estimated added, free and total sugar content (g / 100 g) of food groups in Canada

Data table for Figure 2
 
Data table for chart 2
Table summary
This table displays the results of Data table for chart 2. The information is grouped by Food groups: (appearing as row headers), Total sugars, Free sugars and Added sugars, calculated using average sugar content (g / 100 g) units of measure (appearing as column headers).
Food groups: Total sugars Free sugars Added sugars
average sugar content (g / 100 g)
Desserts and sweets 42.9 38.1 37.0
Fruits 18.9 6.0 5.1
Baked products 14.8 11.7 11.5
Baby foods 14.1 8.0 6.3
Beverages 13.7 10.1 8.3
Breakfast cereals 13.6 12.2 12.2
Fruit juice 12.5 12.5 1.9
Snacks 8.4 6.5 6.5
Dairy products 7.6 2.6 2.0
Nuts and seeds 6.4 3.0 3.0
Soups, sauces and gravies 5.0 3.8 3.7
Spices 3.5 0.0 0.0
Vegetables 2.9 0.4 0.4
Eggs 2.4 0.0 0.0
Pasta, grains and flours 2.0 0.1 0.1
Sausages and luncheon meats 0.9 0.9 0.9
Meats 0.1 0.1 0.1
Fats and oils 0.0 0.0 0.0
Source: Author's compilation based on the 2015 Canadian Community Health Survey - Nutrition content.

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