Tag: Sugar vs fruit

A 2021 review found evidence that increasing whole fruit intake by just one serving daily could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. So, can your body tell the difference between sugar and fruit? The answer lies not in the sugar molecule itself, but in the entire food matrix that contains it.

According to nutritional data, a single strawberry Fruitella chew, weighing approximately 4.1g, contains about 16 calories, while a larger 6.2g piece contains around 24 calories. This fact highlights an important distinction in a nutrition diet: the difference between fruit-flavored candy and actual fruit.