Legislation adds an 8 % tax on food high in caloric content . Although the legislation does not identify all foods that fit into its tax category or include a specific list , it cites `` food that is high in calories such as fried foods ... sweets , foods made mainly with cereal , among others ... '' A liter of soft drink also gets a tax . Comment: Mexico passed the U.S. to top the list .
Legislation adds an 8 % tax on food high in caloric content . A liter of soft drink also gets a tax . Comment: Mexico passed the U.S. to top the list .