7 Fruits That May Cause a Sharp Rise in Blood Sugar

SadaNews - Some fruits affect blood sugar more than others. According to the website "Verywell Health," there are 7 fruits that are high in sugar and may cause a sharp increase in blood sugar levels, which are:

Dates

Famous for their sweetness, dates contain a high amount of natural sugars. One date contains about 16 grams of sugar, so dates can significantly raise blood sugar levels.

Watermelon

A juicy fruit that is very popular during the hot summer months, it has a considerable amount of sugar, with one cup of watermelon cubes containing about 9.5 grams of sugar. Therefore, consuming watermelon in moderation is advisable.

Cantaloupe

Like watermelon, cantaloupe can sharply raise blood sugar. One cup of cantaloupe cubes contains about 12.5 grams of sugar. If you are monitoring your blood sugar levels, it is best to consume cantaloupe in small amounts.

Apricot

One apricot contains about 3.2 grams of sugar. Apricots can be consumed fresh or dried, and processing methods can exaggerate apricots' effect on blood sugar. Blood sugar levels are less likely to rise after consuming fresh apricots.

Ripe Banana

The ripeness of fruit and how it is cooked or prepared can affect blood sugar levels, with bananas being a good example. Unripe bananas (green) have little effect on blood sugar, but as they ripen (turning from green to yellow-brown), their sugar content increases. A ripe banana can raise blood sugar levels, containing about 31.5 grams of sugar in one whole ripe banana.

Pineapple

Pineapple can raise blood sugar levels, especially if consumed in large amounts or without other foods. One cup of pineapple contains about 18.8 grams of sugar.

Dried Fruits

In general, dried fruits have a greater impact on blood sugar levels compared to fresh fruits because the water is removed during drying, making the sugar content more concentrated.