Every soft drink broken down by can and by bottle, with sugar measured in teaspoons against NHS daily free sugar limits for children and adults.
Sugary drinks are the largest single source of free sugar in UK children's diets. A drink carries no fibre or protein to slow absorption, so the sugar on the label translates almost directly into free sugar intake.
Per-100ml labelling is what makes a large bottle look moderate. A 500ml bottle at 10g per 100ml carries 50g of sugar, which is more than twelve teaspoons and above an adult's entire daily free sugar limit.
Bottles labelled as containing two servings are almost always drunk in one sitting. The per-bottle figure is the honest one.
No-added-sugar drinks can still carry sugar from fruit juice, and juice sugar counts as free sugar once the fruit is pressed. Sugar-free versions use sweeteners and carry essentially none.
Energy drinks add caffeine on top. Many carry as much caffeine as a strong coffee, and most UK retailers will not sell them to under-16s.
Each product page includes a full nutrition breakdown per serving and per pack, portion size comparisons, age-adjusted NHS daily reference intake calculations for children aged 4 to 17, an interactive calculator for your child's specific age and gender, and a complete ingredient and allergen guide.
