High or Low? the Sugar in Your Favorite Fruits
Source: High or Low? The Sugar in Your Favorite Fruits
Fresh fruit is a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth - either all on its own, as a yogurt topping, or blended to a smoothie or shake. If you're active and healthy, having too much fructose (the sugar from fruit) probably doesn't need to be a big concern of yours. However, if you're at risk for diabetes or trying to cut back on sugar in general, this handy chart will help you out.
Raw Fruit (3 ounces) | Total Sugar (grams) | Total Calories |
---|---|---|
Strawberries | 27 | |
Guavas | 43 | |
Papaya | 37 | |
Watermelon | 25 | |
Grapefruit | 36 | |
Cantaloupe | 29 | |
Nectarines | 37 | |
Peaches | 33 | |
Oranges | 42 | |
Apricots | 42 | |
Plums | 39 | |
Pears | 49 | |
Pineapple | 42 | |
Blueberries | 49 | |
Apples | 44 | |
Tangerines | 45 | |
Kiwis | 56 | |
Bananas | 76 | |
Cherries | 54 | |
Pomegranates | 70 | |
Mangoes | 60 | |
Grapes | 57 | |
Figs | 62 |
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