Even though fruits have natural sugars, they're good for people limiting sugar. Fruits like berries, kiwi, and citrus are low in sugar and can manage blood sugar levels, giving vital nutrients.
Lemons and limes, rich in vitamin C, are sour fruits with low sugar content. A lime contains about 1.13g of sugar, while a lemon has 2.1g. They're great for adding flavor to water without adding much sugar.
Rhubarb has 1.3g sugar, 5.5g carbs, and 2.2g fiber per cup. Watch out for added sugars in store-bought rhubarb. If you cook it at home, you can control the sugar you add.
Fresh apricots have less sugar than some fruits like bananas or grapes. They're naturally sweet but not as sugary. A medium-sized apricot usually has about 3 to 4 grams of sugar.
Foods such as blueberries offer fiber and antioxidants that can help lower blood sugar and reduce inflammation. Strawberries may decrease diabetes complications.
Kiwis, also known as kiwifruits, are fuzzy green fruits that are actually a type of berry. They have lots of vitamin C and only 6.7 grams of sugar per fruit.