Think “just one can” is no big deal? Wait until you see this picture. What you’re about to discover could well change the way you drink.
Sugar in sweetened beverages is the silent enemy of our health: diabetes, obesity, tooth decay, cardiovascular disease. Many people are unaware of the actual amount of sugar in those cans we buy as a matter of course. And yet, from the very first sip, the impact is there. This article shows you how much sugar is hidden in each can of the most widely consumed drinks in France, what this means for your health, and how My Laser Tabac helps to free you from sugar addiction thanks to auricular reflexology.
📊 Top drinks & sugar content (33 cl can)
Here’s a comparative table of the best-selling drinks in France, with the amount of sugar per can (≈ 33 cl) and “sugar cube” equivalent (1 cube ≈ 5 g sugar). The data comes from reliable sources (OpenFoodFacts databases, FatSecret, etc.).
| Drink | Total sugar per can | Sugar cubes equivalent* |
|---|---|---|
| Coca-Cola Original (33 cl) | ≈ 35 g | ~ 7 tracks |
| Pepsi (33 cl) | ≈ 36 g | ~ 7 to 8 pieces |
| Orangina (33 cl) | ≈ 32 g | ~ 6 pieces |
| Fanta Orange (33 cl) | ≈ 33 g | ~ 6 to 7 pieces |
| Sprite (33 cl) | ≈ 33 g | ~ 6 to 7 pieces |
| 7UP (33 cl) | ≈ 35 g | ~ 7 tracks |
| Oasis Tropical (33 cl) | ≈ 22 g | ~ 4 pieces |
| Lipton Ice Tea Peach (33 cl) | ≈ 23 g | ~ 4 to 5 pieces |
| Schweppes Agrum’ (33 cl) | ≈ 19 g | ~ 4 pieces |
| Schweppes Indian Tonic (33 cl) | ≈ 10 g (variable) | ~ 2 pieces |
| Canada Dry (33 cl) | ≈ 32 g | ~ 6 pieces |
| Dr Pepper (33 cl) | ≈ 23 g | ~ 4 to 5 pieces |
| Red Bull (25 cl) | ≈ 27 g | ~ 5 pieces |
| Monster Energy (50 cl) | ≈ 54 g | ~ 11 tracks |
| Lipton Iced Tea Lemon (33 cl) | ≈ 22 g | ~ 4 pieces |
| Oasis Apple Blackcurrant Raspberry (33 cl) | ≈ 22 g | ~ 4 pieces |
| Schweppes Tonic Zéro (33 cl) | 0 g | 0 piece |
| Coca-Cola Zero Sugars (33 cl) | 0 g | 0 piece |
| Pepsi Max / Zero (33 cl) | 0 g | 0 piece |
| Fanta Orange Zero (33 cl) | 0 g | 0 piece |
⚠️ Why is it dangerous?
- The WHO recommends limiting free sugars to less than 25g a day for adults (≈ 6 teaspoons). Already just one can of Coke gets you well over this threshold. My Food My Future+2Les-calories.com+2
- These excesses provoke glycemic peaks, promote weight gain, insulin resistance, and ultimately the risk of type 2 diabetes.
- Sugar also promotes tooth decay and inflammation, and may play a role in certain metabolic disorders.
💡 What we can do today
- Choose light or “0 sugar” versions whenever possible.
- Drink these beverages in moderation – reserve the sweeter ones for moments of pleasure, not for everyday use.
- Always check the label for sugar content per 100 ml and per serving.
- Opt for alternatives: flavoured water, herbal teas, diluted fruit juices.
🌿 My Laser Tabac: freeing yourself from sugar addiction
At My Laser Tabac, we know that sugar can become a silent addiction, comparable in its side effects to those of tobacco or other addictions. That’s why we offer a natural, drug-free approach: ear reflexology. auricular reflexology.
- What is auricular reflexology? Gentle stimulation of reflex points located on the ear, recognized in traditional medicine as being connected to the emotional brain, stress and compulsive eating.
- How does it help against sugar addiction? By reducing stress and balancing the nervous system, this method helps reduce sudden sugar cravings without resorting to chemical substitutes.
- The sessions are painless and natural, and many of our customers report a clear reduction in their sweet cravings after just 2-3 sessions.
🔍 What you can do now
- Identify the beverages you consume regularly and note their sugar content.
- Gradually replace the sweeter ones with healthier alternatives.
- Experience ear reflexology with My Laser Tabac
- to accompany this change in a sustainable and natural way.
- Share this article if you think it could help someone close to you.
🧠 Conclusion
The canned drinks we love so much often contain far more sugar than we realize: a can of Coca-Cola or Fanta can provide 35g or more, often the equivalent of 6-8 sugar cubes. These quantities quickly exceed the daily recommendations. But it is possible to regain control: by changing your habits, by choosing better, and with natural aids like the auricular reflexology offered by My Laser Tabac.
If you want to go one step further, book an ear reflexology session with My Laser Tabac now to reduce your sugar dependency – because your health deserves more than “just a can”.
