7 Fast-Food Coffees That Are Basically Just Cups of Liquid Sugar

When was the last time you checked the sugar content on your favorite fast-food beverage? Health and Human Service Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks under the spotlight right now for the sugar content of their coffee offerings (“we’re going to ask Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks, ‘Show us the safety data that show that it’s OK for a teenage girl to drink an iced coffee with 115 grams of sugar in it,'” Kennedy said), but those brands are far from alone when it comes to excessively sweet drinks. The American Heart Association recommends a daily limit of 6 teaspoons (25g) for women and 9 teaspoons (36g) for men: Here are seven fast-food coffee options loaded with added sugars.

Dunkin’ Butter Pecan Swirl Frozen Coffee