By Sabrina Perry
The following information is provided by Graphiq and HealthGrove.
With Thanksgiving in the past, and the rest of the holiday season upon us, many belts have been loosened to make room for the extra holiday weight. While the holidays are a well-known time for increased sugar intake, many coffee companies are taking it to the next level.
The experts at HealthGrove decided to analyze the nutrition data from 12 of the largest coffee chains in the U.S. to find the 25 sugariest drinks of the holiday season. All data is for medium-sized drinks made with skim milk and whipped cream. Each of these drinks, even No. 25, has well over 100 percent the daily recommended value of sugar for both men (37.5 grams) and women (25 grams).
With 56 grams of sugar, Starbucks’ Salted Caramel Mocha has approximately 200 percent the daily recommended value — and it’s only No. 8 on the list. The top sugariest drink has almost 250 percent.
Though these sweet concoctions have earned their place in the holiday season, they might have larger health ramifications than you realize — especially if you tend to overdo it during this time. According to the USDA, coffee consumption has been steadily increasing since 2000.
And, as you can see, coffee drinks can be hidden vessels of sugar. Here’s a look at 25 of them that you might want to consume in moderation.
#25. Peet’s Coffee & Tea White Chocolate Caffe Mocha
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 120%
For Women: 180%
#24. Peet’s Coffee & Tea Vanilla Caffe Latte
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 120%
For Women: 180%
#23. Peet’s Coffee & Tea Coconut Macadamia Latte
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 120%
For Women: 180%
#22. Peet’s Coffee & Tea Coconut Latte
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 120%
For Women: 180%
#21. McDonald’s French Vanilla McCafe Latte
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 122.7%
For Women: 184%
#20. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Hazelnut Latte
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 128%
For Women: 192%
#19. McDonald’s Caramel McCafe Mocha
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 136%
For Women: 204%
#18. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Vanilla Latte
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 136%
For Women: 204%
#17. Dunkin’ Donuts Caramel Mocha Latte
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 136%
For Women: 204%
#16. Dunkin’ Donuts Mocha Swirl Latte
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 136%
For Women: 204%
#15. Dunkin’ Donuts Mint Chocolate Chip Latte
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 138.7%
For Women: 208%
#14. McDonald’s McCafe Mocha
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 141.3%
For Women: 212%
#13. McDonald’s White Chocolate McCafe Mocha
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 144%
For Women: 216%
#12. Dunkin’ Donuts Irish Creme Latte
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 144%
For Women: 216%
#11. Peet’s Coffee & Tea Caramel Caffe Latte
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 146.7%
For Women: 220%
#10. Dunkin’ Donuts Caramel Swirl Latte
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 146.7%
For Women: 220%
#9. Peet’s Coffee & Tea Caramel Macchiato
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 146.7%
For Women: 220%
#8. Starbucks Salted Caramel Mocha
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 149.3%
For Women: 224%
#7. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Mocha
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 154.7%
For Women: 232%
#6. Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 160%
For Women: 240%
#5. Caribou Coffee Milk Chocolate Campfire Mocha
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 165.3%
For Women: 248%
#4. Caribou Coffee Milk Chocolate Vanilla White Mocha
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 168%
For Women: 252%
#3. Caribou Coffee Milk Chocolate Berry White Mocha
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 168%
For Women: 252%
#2. Caribou Coffee Milk Chocolate Mint Condition Mocha
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 173.3%
For Women: 260%
#1. Caribou Coffee Milk Chocolate Turtle Mocha
Percent of Daily Value of Sugar
For Men: 176%
For Women: 264%
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