People concerned with their health are always on the lookout for lower-sugar alternatives in their beverages. Then again, people seeking that ultimate buzz want to know which drink packs the most punch.
Take our multiple-choice quiz and pick the drink that contains the most grams of sugar per ounce.
1. (a) Coca-Cola Classic; (b) Jamba Juice Banana Berry smoothie; (c) McDonald's Sweet Iced Tea
2. (a) Amp Energy Drink; (b) 5-Hour Energy Drink; (c) Hype Energy Drink
3. (a) Starbucks Tall Caffe Mocha; (b) Starbucks Bottled Frappucino; (c) Starbucks Double Shot
4. (a) Tonic water; (b) Vitamin-Water Energy Citrus; (c) VitalLifestyle Water-Energize
5. (a) Hot cocoa; (b) Yoo-Hoo Chocolate; (c) Godiva Belgian Blends
Source: www.energyfiend.com
Answers: 1. b. (Jamba: 3.68 grams per ounce; Coke: 3.37; McDonald's: 1.58). 2. c. (Hype: 8.04 grams per ounce; Amp: 3.69; 5-Hour Energy: 0). 3. b. (Frappucino: 3.47 grams per ounce; Double Shot: 2.62; Caffe Mocha: 2.08). 4. a. (Tonic: 2.49; VitaminWater: 1.65; VitalLifestyle: 0.50). 5. c. (Godiva: 3.68; Yoo-Hoo: 2.50; hot cocoa: 3.00)
– Sam McManis
