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Published: Thursday, January 8, 2009

Test your sweetness IQ

Sugar lowdown: People concerned with their health are always on the lookout for lower-sugar alternatives in their beverages.

Then again, people seeking that ultimate buzz want to know which drink packs the most punch.

Take our multiple-choice quiz and pick the drink that contains the most grams of sugar per ounce. (Answers on Page E2)

1. (a) Coca-Cola Classic; (b) Jamba Juice Banana Berry smoothie; (c) McDonald's Sweet Iced Tea

2. (a) Amp Energy Drink; (b) 5-Hour Energy Drink; (c) Hype Energy Drink

3. (a) Starbucks Tall Caffe Mocha; (b) Starbucks Bottled Frappucino; (c) Starbucks Double Shot

4. (a) Tonic water; (b) Vitamin-Water Energy Citrus; (c) VitalLifestyle Water-Energize

5. (a) Hot cocoa; (b) Yoo-Hoo Chocolate; (c) Godiva Belgian Blends

Source: www.energyfiend.com

Answers:

1. b. (Jamba: 3.68 grams per ounce; Coke: 3.37; McDonald's: 1.58).

2. c. (Hype: 8.04 grams per ounce; Amp: 3.69; 5-Hour Energy: 0).

3. b. (Frappucino: 3.47 grams per ounce; Double Shot: 2.62; Caffe Mocha: 2.08).

4. a. (Tonic: 2.49; VitaminWater: 1.65; VitalLifestyle: 0.50).

5. c. (Godiva: 3.68; Yoo-Hoo: 2.50; hot cocoa: 3.00)

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