FRUITS CONTAINING SUGAR
Fruit is no-doubt an important part
of our diet. Full of fiber, antioxidants and other phytochemicals, fresh fruit
is a great source of sustainable energy. Unlike foods with mostly simple
carbohydrates and sugar (like hard candy, cake and donuts) whole fruit contains
fiber and other nutrients, which allow the body to feel more full and to absorb
the sugar slowly over time, leaving you with lasting energy.
The problem is many people today
consume an excess of sugar, which causes
inflammation,
and can lead to a variety of diseases. (Check out dangers of excess sugar and 7 Tricks to Tame Your Sweet Tooth.)
When it comes to fruit, some choices
are better than others. Since dried fruit and fruit juice contain a
higher-concentrated sugar content, whole fresh fruit is generally a much better
bet. Additionally, prioritizing low-sugar fruit can help keep your overall
sugar consumption in check.
Here is a list of fruits that, in
their approximate location on the spectrum, are lowest-to-highest in sugar
content. Sugar and carb counts vary based on growing conditions, species and
other factors.
Fruits
Lowest in Sugar
- Lemon and Lime
- Rhubarb
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Cranberries
Fruits
Low-to-Medium in Sugar
- Strawberries
- Casaba Melon
- Papaya
- Watermelon
- Peaches
- Nectarines
- Blueberries
- Cantaloupes
- Honeydew melons
- Apples
- Guavas
- Apricots (fresh, not dried)
- Grapefruit
Fruits
with Medium-High Sugar Content
- Plums
- Oranges
- Kiwi
- Pears
- Pineapple
Fruits
Highest in Sugar
- Tangerines
- Cherries
- Grapes
- Pomegranates
- Mangoes
- Figs
- Bananas
- Dried fruit (raisins, dried
apricots, prunes)
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