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Which Food Has More Sugar? You Might Be Surprised!

Most Americans consume three times their daily recommended dose of sugar. Maybe it's because they don't know if a muffin has more of it than a doughnut. (29 Photos)

Camille Noe Pagn on Jun 7, 2011 at 2:46PM

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Which Food Has More Sugar? You Might Be Surprised!

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Dried Cranberries vs. Dried Apricots

Just like fresh fruit, dried fruit can boost your diet with healthy antioxidants, and dried fruit has the added advantage of convenience: you can stash it in your purse or briefcase for an on-the-go snack. The only problem, says Phoenix dietitian and chef Michelle Dudash, R.D., is that food companies often add sweeteners to dried fruit to make it more flavorful. Which of these trail-mix staples is a sugar shocker?

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What's your favorite low-sugar snack?