Low sugar fruits are good for health

Fruits contain sugar, but they are also high in fiber and other essential nutrients. Here are some low-sugar fruits that experts recommend as extremely healthy .

 

 

Lemon

Natural sugar: 1g per regular lemon and 2g per lemon

Lemons  and limes are culinary staples that add flavor to dishes. They also top the list as the fruits with the lowest sugar content, with 1 and 2 grams of sugar per fruit, respectively. In addition to their lower sugar content, these citrus fruits are also high in vitamin C.

Avocado

Natural sugars: 1g per avocado

Although many people think of avocados as vegetables because they are not very sweet, they are actually a fruit. There is only 1g of sugar in a whole avocado. In addition to being low in sugar, avocados are also high in fiber, with about 7g of fiber per half of an avocado.

Adding avocado to your diet can increase feelings of fullness, support weight management goals, promote gut health, reduce the risk of heart disease, and improve overall diet quality. Avocados are a great addition to salads.

 

Red raspberry

Natural sugar: 5g per cup

Not only are juicy raspberries low in sugar, with only 5 grams of natural sugar per cup, they are also low in calories and extremely high in fiber. Just 1 cup provides 8 grams of fiber, more than a quarter of the recommended daily fiber intake for adults in the United States, which is 25 to 34 grams. You can add them to a mango smoothie.

Kiwi

Natural sugars: 7g per kiwi

Kiwis are also a great source of carotenoids, a specific type of phytochemical that has been shown to promote eye and skin health, and one small kiwi has 2 grams of fiber and nearly 90% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C! These soft little fruits also offer a host of other health benefits, from relieving constipation to improving sleep.

 

Black raspberry

Natural sugar: 7g per cup

Although slightly higher in sugar than red raspberries, black raspberries are another great low-sugar fruit. One cup of black raspberries has only 7 grams of natural sugar and 8 grams of dietary fiber. Black raspberries are also a rich source of phytochemicals (disease-fighting plant compounds), including those that have been shown to fight disease, prevent chronic disease, and improve memory.

Strawberry

Natural sugar: 7g per 1 cup halved

Strawberries are probably one of the most popular small fruits on the market. In addition to providing nearly 100% of the daily value of vitamin C per serving, strawberries are also low in sugar, with just 7 grams per 1 cup of halved strawberries. The combination of fiber, antioxidants, and potassium in strawberries also makes them a boon to your heart health. Sweet, juicy strawberries make a delicious addition to salads.

 

Watermelon

Natural sugar: 10g per cup

Watermelon's low sugar level may be partly due to the summer fruit's high water content. A 1-cup serving of watermelon has less than 10 grams of sugar and up to 148 ml of water. Watermelon is also rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked to a reduced risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's.

Grapefruit

Natural sugar: 11g for ½ grapefruit

You might be surprised to learn that grapefruit, which is notoriously tart, tops the list. However, it's still considered a low-sugar fruit, with less than 11 grams of sugar in half a grapefruit. It's also rich in vitamins A and C, two top nutrients for supporting your immune system (especially important during cold and flu season).

Papaya

Natural sugar : 11g per 1 cup diced

The 11 grams of sugar per cup of papaya is much lower than other popular tropical fruits like pineapple or mango. Additionally, papaya is high in folate—about 54 micrograms per cup, or about 14 percent of the daily value. While you can enjoy papaya on its own, it makes a great addition to a fruit salad.

Melon

Natural sugar : 13g for 1 cup diced

Like watermelon, cantaloupe has a high water content, so snacking on this fruit can help you meet your hydration goals. Cantaloupe is also an excellent source of beta carotene, a provitamin that is converted to vitamin A in the body to support vision and reproductive health. One cup of cantaloupe has nearly a third of your daily value of vitamin A.