How much sugar is in a can of diet sprite?

The sweetener used in Sprite is not table sugar but high fructose corn syrup (really another type of sugar). However I would assume that the average person who asks this question is really asking for an answer stated in teaspoons of sugar. In other Words, what is the equivalent amount of table sugar. When we talk about teaspoons of table sugar also keep in mind that a baker's teaspoon is not rounded. So a standard teaspoon of sugar is 15 calories. A rounded teaspoon is 25 calories. Most people add rounded teaspoons to their drinks.

Now we know that, Sprite contains sugar and flavor. It is probably a correct assumption that all of the calories in Sprite come from sugar. According to the Sprite nutritional information, 240 grams of Sprite contains 96 calories. A 12-oz. can of Sprite is the same as a 340 gram can of Sprite. Doing the math, a 12-oz. can of Sprite has 136 calories. That would be equivalent to 9 (flat) teaspoons of sugar.

I'm not an expert on nutrition, but thought I would take a crack at answering this question anyway. Any experts out there feel free to correct me. Also, Coca Cola has 39 grams! That's roughly 18 to 19 sugar packets! and that's a regular can! Think about the next time you drink a regular Coke can. That will change your life...

Janine in Toufen