How many grams of sugar should you eat per day?

On average, an acceptable amount of added sugars per day equates to 37.5 grams for men and 25 grams for women. According to the American Heart Association, there are naturally-occurring sugars and added sugars. While the former are fine to consume, people should monitor their added-sugar intake.

To illustrate further, 37.5 grams of sugar equals approximately 9 teaspoons of sugar or an equivalent of 150 calories. For women, the numbers are much lower. Women can prudently consume about 6 teaspoons of sugar, which equates to 100 calories. Unfortunately, most American consume more than 23 teaspoons of sugar per day, as of 2014, according to a statement issued by the American Heart Association.