Added Sugar vs. Total Sugar
Total sugar and added sugar are not the same number.
The useful part
Total sugars include naturally occurring sugars, such as those in milk and fruit, plus any added sugars. Added sugars are sugars introduced during processing or packaged as sweeteners.
How to use it
FDA lists a Daily Value of 50 grams for added sugars on a 2,000-calorie reference diet. There is no Daily Value for total sugars.
When comparing similar products, added sugar can help distinguish naturally occurring sugar from sweeteners added during manufacturing.