How much sugar is in Sorbet? Sorbet. It’s the icier frozen dessert we all turn to when we don’t want ice cream but just something really refreshing or just as a pallet cleanser at the end of a meal. It also used to be the only vegan or dairy-free option for many people for a long time. But exactly how much sugar is in sorbet? I must admit I have not got high hopes for low sugar content here since sorbet is basically made of water, flavoring, and sugar.
In order to answer how much sugar is in sorbet, I randomly selected 10 sorbets and compiled the sugar contents for a 2/3 cup serving.
So, spoons at the ready let’s find out – how much sugar is in sorbet?
How Much Sugar is in Sorbet?
As a general rule, there are 33g-44g of total sugar per 2/3 cup serving of sorbet. Sorbets tend to have a higher sugar content than ice cream or froyo.
If you are interested in what the sugar content of ice cream and froyo tends to be, make sure to check out the following posts I wrote –
Ranking 10 Different Sorbet Brands Based on Sugar Content
In this section, I will rank 10 different brands of sorbets available from grocery stores to help you find the best low-sugar option for you. They are ranked from lowest to highest sugar content. I also highest what sweeteners are used for each type of sorbet.
1. Talenti Roman Raspberry Sorbet – 33g of Total Sugar
*Sweetened with sugar and dextrose*
First up is a Roman Raspberry Sorbet from Talenti. Now Talenti is known for its gelatos, but did you know Talenti also makes some kick-ass sorbets too.
Talenti’s Roman Raspberry Sorbet is sweetened with both sugar and dextrose and contains 33g of total sugar per serving – 30g of which are added from the sugar and dextrose. The remaining 3g of sugar will be naturally occurring from the raspberries and lemon.
Now 33g of sugar may sound high for a sorbet but this is actually on the low end (hence the fact it’s entry number 1 on this list).
2. Talenti Strawberry Margarita Sorbet – 33g of Total Sugar
*Sweetened with sugar, dextrose, and corn syrup*
Talenti’s strawberry margarita sorbet is another sorbet at the lower end of the sugar spectrum as it also contains 33g of sugar per 2/3 cup serving. This Talenti sorbet flavor is sweetened with sugar, dextrose, and corn syrup, and 32g of the total sugar content is added (1g is naturally occurring).
3. Talenti Alphonso Mango Sorbet – 35g of Total Sugar
*Sweetened with sugar and dextrose*
Next up is…is another Talenti sorbet. Talenti’s sorbets do tend to be a bit lower in total sugar content than most sorbet brands. There are 35g of total sugar in Talenti’s Alphonso mango sorbet (my favorite kind of mango), 26g of which are added.
The sweeteners used in the mango variety are sugar and dextrose.
4. Haagen-Dazs Raspberry Sorbet – 36g of Total Sugar
*Sweetened with corn syrup and sugar*
The next entry is a sorbet which is not from Talenti. Instead, it is Haagen-Dazs raspberry sorbet. I have actually written a whole post ranking all Haagen-Dazs Pint flavors on sugar content which you can read here – How Much Sugar Does Haagen-Dazs Have?
Haagen-Dazs sorbets are definitely higher in sugar than in comparison to its ice creams. The sweeteners used in Haagen-Dazs raspberry sorbet are corn syrup and sugar. This flavor has 36g of total sugar per serving.
5. Haagen-Dazs Lemon Sorbet – 36g of Total Sugar
*Sweetened with corn syrup and sugar*
Haagen-Dazs’ lemon sorbet has the same sugar content at 36g of sugar and is also sweetened with sugar and corn syrup. Keep reading to find out about Haagen-Dazs’s highest-sugar sorbet.
6. Absolute Fruit Mango Sorbet – 40g of Total Sugar
*Sweetened with sugar*
Okay, we are now cracking over 40g of sugar per serving threshold. There are 40g of total sugar in Absolute Fruit’s mango sorbet. On the plus side, just one sweetener is used – sugar.
7. Open Nature Lemon Sorbet – 43g of Total Sugar
*Sweetened with sugar*
The forty-plus grams of sugar per serving sorbets keep coming. Next up is Open Nature Lemon Sorbet which is sweetened with cane sugar and contains 43g of total sugar per serving.
Remember that is per serving. There tends to be 3 servings of sorbet in a pint so if you eat the whole pint that equates to 129g of sugar!
8. Haagen-Dazs Mango Sorbet – 44g of Total Sugar
*Sweetened with sugar*
Did you know that Haagen-Dazs’s mango sorbet is their highest sugar pint?
Yes, that’s right – there are 44g of total sugar in a serving of Haggen-Dazs mango sorbet.
On the plus side, it doesn’t contain corn syrup like the lemon and raspberry flavors – instead, it is just sweetened with sugar. If you want to find out what the lowest sugar Haggen-Dazs flavors are then make sure to check out the following post I wrote – How Much Sugar Does Haagen-Dazs Have?
9. Open Nature Strawberry Sorbet – 44g of Total Sugar
*Sweetened with sugar*
I would have guessed strawberry sorbet would have seen a lower sugar sorbet flavor – but that is not the case. Open Nature Strawberry Sorbet is sweetened with sugar and there are 44g of sugar per serving.
10. Private Selection California Lemon Grove Sorbet – 44g of Total Sugar
*Sweetened with sugar*
The final entry on this list is from Private Selection (Kroger’s brand) – Private Selection’s lemon sorbet is sugar-sweetened and contains 44g of sugar.
Summary Table – Sugar Content of Sorbets
Below is a summary table of the sugar content for all the different brands of sorbets I listed above. For each entry, I list the sweetener used and the total sugar per 2/3 serving.
| Sorbet Brand | Sweeteners Used | Total Sugar Content In a 2/3 Cup Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Talenti Roman Raspberry Sorbet | Sugar and dextrose | 33g |
| Talenti Strawberry Margarita Sorbet | Sugar, dextrose, and corn syrup | 33g |
| Talenti Alphonso Mango Sorbet | Sugar and dextrose | 35g |
| Haagen-Dazs Raspberry Sorbet | Corn syrup and sugar | 36g |
| Haagen-Dazs Lemon Sorbet | Corn syrup and sugar | 36g |
| Absolute Fruit Mango Sorbet | Sugar | 40g |
| Open Nature Lemon Sorbet | Sugar | 43g |
| Haagen-Dazs Mango Sorbet | Sugar | 44g |
| Open Nature Strawberry Sorbet | Sugar | 44g |
| Private Selection California Lemon Grove Sorbet | Sugar | 44g |
Sugar In Sorbet F&Q
Does Sorbet Have More Sugar Than Ice Cream?
As a general rule, sorbet has more sugar than ice cream.
How Much Sugar is in Sorbet? – The Final Bite
How much sugar is in sorbet? What have we learned from the above? Well, when it comes to sorbet you have to accept one thing – they are not low in sugar. Because sorbets are made from essentially just water and sugar it means a lot are higher in sugar than regular ice cream. For example, the lowest sugar content sorbet I came across on my list still contains 33g of sugar per serving. Per serving. So, if you really love frozen desserts and are trying to watch your sugar content you may be best to stick to a low sugar ice cream alternative. Some of which you can find in my post: Which Ice Creams Contain No Sugar?
And Remember…
Ingredients and/or manufacturing processes may change. Always double-check ingredient lists and nutritional information before purchasing any food items.
WANT TO FIND MORE LOW SUGAR OPTIONS?
Do you want to learn about some other low-sugar options at your favorite coffee chains, fast food, or restaurant joints, or just while you are shopping for groceries? If you do, then check out some of my other articles below:
