Fruits Are Not Created Equal

Fruits with higher and lower amounts of sugar

Berries, amongst other fruits, are generally lowest in sugar content and highest in fibre, antioxidants, and other nutrients; blueberries, blackberries and raspberries shown above. ©Josephine Crispin, 2024

Fruits are quite important in a healthy diet. They provide essential vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, plus a whole lot more including fibre that is vital in digestion.

For sure, fruits differ from one to the next. In size, in shape, in the vibrancy of colours, in looks, in taste — whether they are sweet or super-sweet, sour or super-tart.

Image of dragonfruit by brendawood33 from Pixabay; Image of rambutan by ทิพย์เกสร from Pixabay; Image of jackfruit by ทิพย์เกสร from Pixabay

But fruits are not created equal when it comes to sugar content. There are some that can be eaten without worrying about their sugar content.

Other fruits are consumed with suggested portions in mind. This comes with the assumption that everyone reading this is health-conscious, and that eating more sugar than our body needs is to be avoided.

So what are these fruits with high to very high sugar content?

Grapes

©Josephine Crispin, 2024