Delicious and healthy
9 fruits that are low in sugar
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We love fruit! It tastes delicious and also provides us with vitamins and fiber. But some fruits unfortunately have too much sugar. You can find out here which ones only contain a little and you can therefore enjoy them as low-carb fruits without any worries.
The good news first: Of course, fruit is healthy. Finally, fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemicals. But the downside of many varieties is unfortunately the high sugar content, which can harm us in the long run. On the one hand, too much sugar can cause tooth decay on our teeth and, on the other hand, promote inflammation in the body and even promote diseases such as cancer. But don’t worry: we’ll tell you which fruits you can snack on without hesitation – because they are low-sugar types of fruit.
Low-sugar fruit: These 9 varieties are low-carb
1. Avocados
No, you are not in the wrong text. Botanically, avocados are actually fruits and not vegetables. And although they are quite high in calories, they are very low in sugar. They only contain about 0.7 grams per 100 grams of weight. And they are rich in various vitamins and healthy unsaturated fatty acids.
2. Lemons
Sour makes fun! Lemons are also a very low-sugar and low-calorie fruit. They are not necessarily suitable as a snack, but in smoothies or as an additive to water, for example, they not only provide a tangy taste, but also provide the body with a lot of vitamin C – which we need above all for a strong immune system. And: Lemons only contain 2.5 grams of sugar per 100 grams.
3. Raspberries
Raspberries only have 4.8 grams of sugar per 100 grams. And the delicious summer berries have an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect thanks to the secondary plant substances (to which they also owe their rich colour). The latter means that they protect our body from harmful free radicals. They can even help prevent cancer and other diseases.
4. Blackberries
Let’s continue with another type of berry, namely the blackberries. They also contain only 4.9 grams of sugar and, because of their dark colour, are also excellent in terms of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory substances.
5. Strawberries
We can also eat our fill of strawberries without burdening the body with too much sugar. It only contains 5.5 grams per 100 grams – so the berries are also low-carb fruits. Another plus: They even contain more vitamin C than oranges.
6. Grapefruit
Grapefruits have hardly any more sugar. The sour fruits also have only 5.9 grams of sugar per 100 grams. They are rich in vitamins A, B and C as well as magnesium and calcium.
7. Watermelons
As the name suggests, watermelons contain a lot of water. More specifically, they are 90 percent liquid. The ideal summer snack that also quenches our thirst! And with only 6.2 grams of sugar, they also belong to the low-carb fruit varieties. They can also lower blood pressure and contain a lot of vitamin A and C – great for the immune system!
8. Blueberries
Blueberries are also rich in secondary plant substances, which are responsible for their intensive coloring – and, as already mentioned, also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. And they only have 7.4 grams of sugar per 100 grams – so they are also rather low in sugar.
9. Apricots
Apricots contain a little more sugar – namely 7.8 grams. However, this also makes them lightweight. And in addition to vitamins B and C and calcium, the sweet fruits have plenty of carotene (provitamin A) on offer. Our body can convert this into vitamin A itself.
Sources used: utopia.de