Table 3 Proportion of Sub-categories of Non-Alcoholic Beverages Classified in each Nutri-Grade (n = 848)
Free Sugar Thresholds Level (g per 100 mL/g) | n | n (%) | Ave. Nutri-Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade A (≤1 and no sweetener) | Grade B (> 1 to 5) | Grade C (> 5 to 10) | Grade D (> 10) | |||
Asian/Asian-style Drinks | 118 | 4 (3) | 13 (11) | 97 (82) | 4 (3) | C |
Carbonates | 219 | 22 (10) | 83 (38) | 74 (34) | 40 (18) | C |
Coconut Water | 36 | – | 30 (83) | 6 (17) | – | B |
Cordials, Syrups, Concentrates | 33 | 2 (6) | 2 (6) | 16 (49) | 13 (39) | D |
Energy Drinks | 30 | 4 (13) | 11 (37) | 5 (17) | 10 (33) | C |
Flavoured Drinks | 40 | 4 (10) | 6 (15) | 10 (25) | 20 (50) | C |
Kombucha | 18 | – | 18 (100) | – | – | B |
Milk Based/Iced Coffees | 6 | – | 1 (17) | 5 (83) | – | C |
Milk Based/Iced Teas | 242 | 63 (26) | 49 (20) | 122 (50) | 8 (3) | C |
RTD Vinegars | 41 | 7 (17) | 12 (29) | 7 (17) | 15 (37) | D |
Sports/Isotonic Drinks | 54 | – | 7 (13) | 46 (85) | 1 (2) | C |
Vitamin Drinks | 11 | – | 4 (36) | 3 (27) | 4 (36) | D |
Overall | 848 | 106 (13) | 236 (28) | 391 (46) | 115 (14) | C |