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Fruits are a bit more complicated than vegetables when it comes to fitting them into a low carb diet. They have higher levels of sugar and as a result higher glycemic indices. They should be eaten in smaller amounts than veggies, but still more than the average person eats. As a general rule, you should emphasize eating fruits from temperate climates such as berries, apples, and peaches while avoiding tropical fruits such as bananas and pineapple.
| Name | Serving Size | Effective Carbs (g) | Glycemic Index | Glycemic Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | 1 small | 17 | 36 | 5 |
| Apricot | 4 medium | 12.9 | 57 | 5 |
| Banana | 1 medium | 23.8 | 48 | 11 |
| Blackberries | 1 cup | 7.1 | U | U |
| Blueberries | 50 berries | 8.3 | U | U |
| Cantaloupe | 1/8 melon | 8.1 | 70 | 4 |
| Cherries | 1 cup, w/ pits | 19.2 | 63 | 9 |
| Cranberries | 1 cup, whole | 7.2 | U | U |
| Dates | 1 medium | 16.4 | U | U |
| Figs | 1 medium | 8.1 | U | U |
| Grapefruit | 1 medium | 9 | 25 | 3 |
| Grapes | 20 grapes | 16.8 | 46 | 8 |
| Kiwi | 2 medium | 17.7 | 47 | 6 |
| Lemon | 1 medium | 5.4 | U | U |
| Lime | 1 medium | 5.1 | U | U |
| Mango | 1/2 medium | 15.8 | 41 | 8 |
| Nectarine | 1 small | 11.5 | 43 | 4 |
| Orange | 1 medium | 12.4 | 45 | 5 |
| Papaya | 1/2 medium | 12.2 | 59 | 10 |
| Peach | 1 medium | 8.2 | 40 | 5 |
| Pear | 1 small | 17.2 | 38 | 4 |
| Pineapple | 1/4 medium | 13.3 | 59 | 7 |
| Plum | 2 medium | 13.2 | 39 | 5 |
| Pomegranate | 1/2 cup | 12.8 | U | U |
| Raspberries | 10 berries | 1.1 | N | N |
| Rhubarb | 1 stalk | 1.4 | U | U |
| Strawberries | 10 medium | 6.8 | N | N |
| Tangerine | 1 medium | 10.1 | U | U |
| Watermelon | 1/16 melon | 20.6 | 72 | 8 |
N: Negligible.
U: Unknown
Sources:
CalorieKing
David Mendosa
