Is the sugar in fruit different than candy? A comprehensive look at nutrition
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3 min read
A 2015 CDC report found that over 75% of Americans fail to consume the recommended daily amount of fruit, often citing concerns over sugar content. The misconception that fruit's sugar is identical to candy's leads many to avoid a vital food group. The real answer to the question, **is the sugar in fruit different than candy?**, depends not on the sugar molecule alone, but on its complete nutritional package.
