Popular Hong Kong foods and their sugar content

The World Health Organisation set new guidelines last year recommending adults and children reduce their daily intake of free sugars to less than 10 per cent of their total energy intake. For a 2,000-calorie diet, this means sugars should make up no more than 200 calories daily, equivalent to 50 grams or 12.5 teaspoons of sugar (four grams of sugar equals one teaspoon). Here’s a guide to some popular Hong Kong food and drinks that would cause you to easily bust that daily sugar limit.

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FOOD & DRINKS

Steamed egg custard bun

28g of sugar per 100g