85g of sugar average?!

averyquiring

I am 18, eat around 1200-1400 calories per day at a deficit to lose 2lbs per week. I have been losing this and more, due to my diet and exercise...

My daily average sugar intake is 85+ grams.. Should I change something or be worried about this?? 90% of the sugars are natural.. fruit and such.. And I know all sugars digest the same and that sugar=sugar no matter where is comes from... so please no comments about that..

So my question once again to be clear, is that too much for long to term to live healthily?? Should I strive to keep that down??

*myfitnesspal says I should be eat around 53

nickimassee

It's all about what you are trying to do. I personally love fruit so my sugar intake tends to be a little higher. As long as you are hitting your calorie goal and losing weight. There shouldn't be a problem. As long as you are no eating a ridiculous amount of sugar which doesn't seem lien you are. You have to enjoy what you are eating to have a success long term!
I hope this helps!
Nicki

yarwell

It falls inside the RDI used in a few countries (90 or 100 grams) so isn't alarming. Your diary isn't visible but switching to less sugary fruits can reduce it significantly. Presumably it's not fruit juice which the WHO count as a "free sugar" and falls into a lower target consumption.

lemurcat12

85 g of sugar = 340 calories, which is about 26% of the total at 1300 calories.

My thought is that if it is mostly from nutrient-dense foods, that's not necessarily a problem -- the question is if it leaves you enough calories to get the other things you need. Are you getting adequate vegetables, protein, healthy fats? If so, and if you feel satisfied, it shouldn't be an issue.

SunsetDncr

If that amount is mostly from natural occurring sugars Fruits, dairy, vegetables. Added sugars, however, in our foods aren't good for anyone. They take out fat and put in sugars. Its now recommended to have no more than 6 tsp if added sugar per day.
Just make sure you're getting your nutrients.

nvmomketo

If you move towards lower GI fruits rather than higher ones, it will reduce your sugars.

Dried fruits, dates and figs probably have the most sugar.

Grapes and tropical fruits like bananas and mangos are very high in sugar. Melons are often high too.

Apples, oranges, pears, nectarines, plums and peaches have moderate sugars.

Berries are the lowest GI fruits (beyond fruits that are considered veggies like tomatoes and cucumbers).

Perhaps do not try to fill up on fruit. Consider it more of a garnish rather than a main or side dish.

Francl27

Honestly, it seems a lot for 1400 calories (which seems extremely low for a 18yo, by the way). The main issue is that your protein is probably too low and you're probably burning your muscle mass like crazy by losing over 2 pounds a week (unless you have over 80 pounds to lose, I guess).