Daisy is absolutely right--there is no hard and fast "rule" that works for everyone. Personally, I don't pay attention to sugar or carbs at all, but I try to get at least 100g of protein in each day, so by increasing my protein, I am naturally (unintentionally) decreasing my carb intake anyway.
Just try to focus in the things you DO know--if you have an idea of how many calories to have in a day, and you know that things like sweets and sugary drinks/snacks are to be avoided, then things should work themselves out. I wouldn't really worry about sugar unless you are doing things like drinknig regular soda, eating cookies or candy or pastries, things like that.
The only other note ot make about carbs is that they are NOT evil as some may have you believe--just make sure the carbs you are eating are primarily GOOD carbs (i.e., from fruits and veggies and whole grain products like whole-grain pastas and breads and brown rice, etc.).
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