Tag: Citrus sugar

Over 75% of Americans do not meet the daily recommended fruit intake, and concerns over sugar content are often cited as a reason. So, does tropical citrus have sugar in it? The short answer is yes, but the type of sugar and the presence of fiber significantly impact how your body processes it compared to added sugars in processed foods.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), one medium-sized lemon contains only about 1.6 grams of sugar. This fact immediately clarifies that lemon is not a high sugar fruit, contrasting sharply with its sweet-tasting counterparts.