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What fruits contain a high sugar level and should be avoided for losing weight?

By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com

Updated: February 12, 2008

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Question: What fruits contain a high sugar level and should be avoided for losing weight?

Answer: Here is a list of high sugar fruits and low sugar fruits. High sugar fruits are still low in calories and very high in nutrition. They don't need to be avoided, unless you are in the initial stages of a low carb diet.

High Sugar Fruit

  • Apples,
  • Cherries,
  • Grapes,
  • Loganberries,
  • Kumquats,
  • Mangoes,
  • Pears,
  • Pineapple,
  • Pomegranates,
  • Bananas,
  • Figs,
  • Prunes,
  • Dried Fruits

Low Carb Fruit

  • Cantaloupe,
  • Rhubarb,
  • Berries,
  • Watermelon,
  • Melons,
  • Tomatoes,
  • Apricots,
  • Grapefruit,
  • Guava,
  • Lemons,
  • Limes,
  • Oranges,
  • Papayas,
  • Peaches,
  • Plums,
  • Raspberries,
  • Tangerines,
  • Kiwis
Remember to eat whole fruits instead of juice most of the time. Fruit juices don't have the fiber of whole fruits. Fiber will keep you feeling full longer.

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