Comprehensive List of Low Glycemic Index Fruits for Diabetes

The glycemic index (GI) is a physiological classification system that ranks carbohydrate-containing foods based on how rapidly and significantly they raise blood glucose levels after consumption 1 2. The numeric score is assigned by comparing the effect of a specific food containing 50 grams of digestible carbohydrate against a standard reference food—typically pure glucose or white bread. 3 4 5 Foods are rated on a scale from zero to 100, with higher values indicating faster absorption and more dramatic blood sugar spikes 6 7. This measurement tool helps individuals, particularly those managing diabetes, make informed dietary choices by understanding each food’s postprandial glycemic response. 8 9 10

Glycemic Index levels

• Low GI (≤ 55)
  Foods that raise blood sugar slowly and steadily.
• Medium GI (56–69)
  Foods that cause a moderate rise in blood sugar.
• High GI (≥ 70)
  Foods that raise blood sugar rapidly.

Comprehensive List of Low Glycemic Index Fruits for Diabetes

#	Fruit	Glycemic Index (GI)	Reference Link
1	Avocado	10	namg.us 1
2	Black Currant	15	glycemic-index.net 2
3	Passion Fruit	16	foodstruct.com 3
4	Lemon	20	glycemic-index.net 2
5	Cherries	20	healthcentral.com 4
6	Grapefruit	25	arheart.com 5
7	Blackberry	25	glycemic-index.net 6
8	Raspberries	25	glycemic-index.net 7
9	Red Currant	25	glycemic-index.net 2
10	Strawberries	25	healthcentral.com 4
11	Prunes	29	arheart.com 5
12	Pear	30	healthcentral.com 4
13	Tangerine / Mandarin	30	glycemic-index.net 2
14	Apricots (Dried)	31	healthcentral.com 4
15	Apricots (Fresh)	34	healthcentral.com 4
16	Peach	35	glycemic-index.net 2
17	Plum	35	healthcentral.com 4
18	Figs (Fresh)	35	glycemic-index.net 2
19	Pomegranate	35	healthcentral.com 4
20	Apple	36	healthcentral.com 4
21	Dates	42	arheart.com 5
22	Orange	43	va.gov 8
23	Grapes	45	healthcentral.com 4
24	Kiwi	47	arheart.com 5
25	Banana	48	arheart.com 5
26	Lychee	50	glycemic-index.net 2
27	Persimmon	50	glycemic-index.net 2
28	Mango	51	va.gov 8
29	Blueberries	53	healthcentral.com 4
30	Cantaloupe	54	diabetescarecommunity.ca 9

 

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