5 Fruits With the Most—and Least—Sugar
While plain fresh fruits have nothing added, of course, they’re not all equally sweet. Here’s what to look at if you’re watching your sugar.
Let’s start with this: Naturally occurring sugar is definitely preferable to the added kind. Still, you should have a general idea of how much you’re taking in. Here are five fruits with sky-high sugar counts and five more with crazy-low ones.
The article The 5 Fruits with the Highest—and Lowest—Sugar Counts was originally published by our partners at Women’s Health.
High Sugar: Lychees
With 29 grams of sugar per cup, this exotic fruit packs a serious sugar punch. Here’s why it’s OK to consume in moderation, though—it also gives you 136 milligrams of calcium, superseding your daily recommended intake of 75 milligrams.
Low Sugar: Avocados
We know it’s not the first fruit that comes to mind, but an entire raw avocado only has about one gram of sugar. Plus, it’s got tons of healthy fats that will keep you satiated.
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High Sugar: Figs
Figs seem luxurious for a reason: One cup of raw figs has 27 grams of sugar or about as much as a candy bar. Unlike candy, though, figs come with hearty doses of fiber and potassium.
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Low Sugar: Cranberries
This Thanksgiving treat should be a year-round staple. One cup of the fresh fruit only has about four grams of sugar.
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High Sugar: Mangos
They’re a quintessential summer fruit and each cup contains about 23 grams of sugar. By providing over a third of your daily vitamin A quota, though, that serving also helps to keep your eyes healthy.
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Low Sugar: Raspberries
A tried-and-true smoothie ingredient, these add five grams of sugar per cup. Bonus: they’ve got more fiber than other berries, so they’ll help fill you up.
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High Sugar: Cherries
With pits, one cup of sweet cherries has 18 grams of sugar. No wonder it’s so easy to pop them like candy! Fortunately, they may also help you sleep better at night.
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Low Sugar: Blackberries
With seven grams of sugar per cup, there’s no need to worry about crashing after you load up on these.
High Sugar: Grapes
Both red and green grapes contain 15 grams of sugar per cup. The red kind are also rich in antioxidants, though, and both pack a fiber punch.
Low Sugar: Strawberries
One cup of raw strawberries serves up seven grams of sugar, along with 85 milligrams of vitamin C—just over the daily recommended intake of 75 milligrams.
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