Fruits with more and less sugar

Low sugar and High sugar fruits.

Tuesday, 17th August 2021

Fruits are an excellent source of energy, nutrients, water, vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. Fruits contain natural sugar, which is something we don’t need to worry about. This natural sugar is harmless to the body. Although we don't have to worry about the sugar in fruits, it still counts in our daily calorie intake. People who need to control their blood sugar levels should know which fruits are high in sugar and should not eat them.

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The following is a list of fruits with the highest sugar content, so diabetics and weight watchers should consume them in moderation.

Mangoes

Mango is everyone's favorite. But each medium-sized mango contains up to 45 grams of sugar. If you want to lose weight or reduce sugar, don't choose mango.

You can enjoy one or two slices, but don't overeat it.

Grapes

One cup of grapes contains approximately 23 grams of sugar. You can cut them in half and eat them slowly, which will consume less sugar. You can also cut and freeze grapes to use in smoothies, smoothies, and oatmeal.

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Cherries

A cup of cherries contains about 18 grams of sugar, and you can easily forget how much you ate. So, before sitting down to eat the cherries, measure it in front of your hand to see how much you have eaten.

Pears

A medium-sized pear contains approximately 17 grams of sugar. If you want to reduce your sugar intake, please don't eat it all, just put a few slices in low-fat yogurt or on your favorite salad.

Watermelon

The medium wedge of this summer fruit contains 17 grams of sugar. As the name suggests, watermelon is rich in water and contains special minerals called electrolytes, which are what your body needs to replenish. But keep two copies at a time.

Bananas

Bananas are sources of energy. A medium-sized banana contains 14 grams of sugar. You can cut half a banana into your breakfast cereal or mash up some bananas in the middle of a peanut butter sandwich.

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Fruits that have less sugar

Avocado

A whole avocado has only 1.33 grams of sugar. You can put it in a salad, spread it on toast, or use it in your smoothies. However, although the sugar content is low, avocados are very high in calories. Not all fruits contain sugar, avocado is one of them.

Guavas

Medium-sized guava contains 5 grams of sugar and 3 grams of fiber. For more fiber, eat guava with skin. You can add them to your smoothies and milkshakes, or use them on their own.

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Cantaloupe

A slice of melon commonly called kharbuja has only 5 grams of sugar and 23 calories. You can try it with a little cottage cheese and a little salt to give it a special feel.

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Papaya

A slice of papaya contains about 6 grams of sugar. You can enjoy it by squeezing some lime and sprinkling some sea salt. You can also add it to yogurt.

The News Talkie Bureau

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Timesofindia Indiatimes