Tag: Glycemic index fruit

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, most people don’t eat enough fruit each day and would benefit from increasing their intake. Concerns often arise, however, regarding the sugar content, specifically, how much sugar is in 100g of fruit and whether it is a legitimate health concern. This article clarifies those concerns by breaking down the sugar content of various popular fruits.

Gram for gram, grapes contain more calories and sugar than apples, but this simple fact doesn't tell the whole story. Whether you consider grapes more fattening than apples depends on various nutritional factors beyond just calorie count, including fiber content, portion size, and overall impact on satiety and blood sugar.