One of Kellogg's longest-serving cereals, Fruit ‘n Fibre has been on many breakfast tables over the years. And while it’s marketed as a high-fibre breakfast that helps to keep your digestive system healthy, with a recommended serving size of just 40g, it’s very easy to go overboard when it comes to portion control. Kelloggs state that in each 40g portion, 9.6g of that is sugar, most of which is added… not something you want to overindulge in.

It’s stated that there’s no added sugar in Tropicana orange juice, which is great! However, as oranges are squeezed the natural sugars are released, meaning that one 250ml bottle of juice holds the equivalent of almost five teaspoons of sugar (22g). The recommended serving size of Tropicana Orange Juice is just 150ml, this means that by finishing a 250ml bottle in one sitting, you’re already overindulging. To add a little more perspective, one averaged-sized orange has approximately 8g to 9g of sugar, so a 250ml bottle would be like trying to eat three whole oranges in one go. The only difference being, three oranges would take longer to digest and your body would work harder to process the sugar. Moral of the story… choose the fruit rather than the juice!

Ok, so this one isn’t health food, we know, but it is marketed at children and is often considered to be the better choice when giving kids chocolate. But how so, remains a mystery. Yes, white chocolate has a higher milk content and less cocoa, but the sugar and fat levels are as high as ever. A standard 25g bar of Milkybar has a whopping 13.2g of sugar and 7.9g of fat. When compared to a Nestlé Crunch milk chocolate bar of the same weight, both the sugar and fat content are actually higher in a Milkybar (a Crunch bar has 12.6g of sugar and 6.4g of fat).

Ok, so we know you’re not going to eat a whole 25og tub of Bertolli Olive Spread, but when margarine and olive spreads are marketed as a healthy alternative to butter, it’s quite an eye-opening stat. An average recommended portion size is 10g, which in reality is barely enough for one slice of toast. That 10g serving has 59 calories when compared to butter which has on average 74 calories for the same size serving, it begs the question – is it really the healthier option? Add to this the list of additives, emulsifiers, preservatives and the fact that only 21% of the spread is actually made from the delicious Mediterranean olive oil they emphasise so well, it soon loses its appeal.

If you love yogurt but you don’t want the high levels of fat and sugar that often come with it, then the promise of 0% fat and no added sugar makes Müller Light extremely appealing. However, that doesn’t mean they’re without a solid dose of sugar. Much like orange juice, many of the variations contain fruit puree, and an average 160g Müller Light contains 10.5g of sugar because of it… that’s the equivalent of 2 teaspoons!

What could be better than your favorite breakfast cereal and lashings of milk all in one easy drink that you can consume on the bus as you trek to work? Add to that the promise of more protein to help keep you fuller for longer and you’re sold. However, what Weetabix don’t shout about is the level of sugar in each 275ml drink. With the equivalent of almost 3 teaspoons full of added sugar, breakfast on the go might not be a great idea after all.

If you’re in need of a quick snack, Walkers Sunbites are marketed as a wholesome snack that’s filled with natural flavors. While this might be true, it’s worth pointing out that nutritionally the stats aren’t quite as positive as you might think. With 15.3g of carbs, 5.4g of fat and 120cal per 25g pack, there are definitely healthier snacks out there that pack a less damaging punch.

With delicious golden oats and the promise of nutritious, sustained energy, the idea of eating biscuits for breakfast is a dream come true. But with that dream, reality follows. A single pack of four biscuits weighs in at a hefty 230 calories, roughly the same amount as a standard sized chocolate bar. And while they don’t contain the same levels of sugar as chocolate, they still contain almost two full teaspoons!

A 65ml shot of fermented milk with the strapline “A Little Bottle of Science”, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Yakult will somehow change your life if you add it to your daily routine. And while there is evidence to suggest it can aid digestion, it doesn’t detract from the fact that it also contains a hefty sprinkling of sugar too. In fact, one tiny bottle has a whopping 8.8g of sugar, making up 14% of each serving.

Another breakfast product that relies heavily on its protein content as the main focus. In reality, these cereal bars are high in calories, fats and sugars – making it a rather unhealthy choice for breakfast. Each 40g bar contains a huge 12.3g of fat, which is almost 20% of your recommended daily allowance. Add to that a teaspoon full of sugar and the high protein levels pale into insignificance.

A classic example of how the term “low fat” doesn’t necessarily mean it’s good for you. The Danone Activia yogurt range is marketed as a low-fat, gut healthy range of grab and go snacks, the yogurt and granola pots are no exception. However, whilst low in fat, they don’t shout too loudly about the fact there is over 18g of sugar in each 165g pot… that’s almost 4 teaspoons full!