Fruits

Glycemic index and nutrition data for 24 Indian fruits items.

Mango (Aam)

आम · మామిడి పండు

King of fruits in India. Despite being sweet, ripe mango has a medium GI. However, portion control is key due to high natural sugar.

South IndianNorth IndianMaharashtrian+1
GL 980 kcal1 medium slice / half mango

Banana

केला · అరటి పండు

The most consumed fruit in India. GI varies by ripeness — green/semi-ripe is lower GI than fully ripe bananas.

South IndianNorth IndianKerala+1
GL 14105 kcal1 medium banana

Guava (Amrood)

अमरूद · జామ పండు

One of the best fruits for diabetics in India. Very low GI, extremely high in vitamin C, and good fiber content.

North IndianSouth Indian
GL 268 kcal1 medium guava

Papaya

पपीता · బొప్పాయి

Tropical fruit rich in vitamin A and digestive enzymes. Medium GI but moderate glycemic load per serving.

South IndianNorth IndianKerala
GL 760 kcal1 medium bowl (cubed)

Jamun (Java Plum)

जामुन · నేరేడు పండు

Purple fruit traditionally used in Ayurveda for diabetes management. Very low GI and believed to help regulate blood sugar.

North IndianSouth Indian
GL 360 kcal10-12 jamuns

Apple

सेब · ఆపిల్

Widely available across India. Low GI due to fructose and pectin fiber content. A safe fruit for diabetics.

North IndianSouth Indian
GL 578 kcal1 medium apple

Watermelon

तरबूज़ · పుచ్చకాయ

High GI but low GL per serving because it's mostly water. The numbers look scary but actual blood sugar impact is moderate in normal portions.

North IndianSouth Indian
GL 446 kcal1 medium slice

Orange (Santra)

संतरा · నారింజ

Citrus fruit rich in vitamin C. Low GI due to its fiber and acid content which slow glucose absorption.

North IndianSouth IndianMaharashtrian
GL 470 kcal1 medium orange

Mosambi (Sweet Lime)

मौसंबी · బత్తాయి

Popular citrus fruit in India, often juiced. Lower acidity than orange but similar GI profile. Best eaten whole for fiber benefits.

North IndianSouth IndianMaharashtrian
GL 565 kcal1 medium mosambi

Pear (Nashpati)

नाशपाती · బేరి పండు

Low GI fruit with excellent fiber content, especially when eaten with skin. A safe and filling snack for diabetics.

North IndianSouth Indian
GL 485 kcal1 medium pear

Pomegranate (Anar)

अनार · దానిమ్మ

Antioxidant-rich fruit with moderate GI. Rich in polyphenols that may have anti-diabetic properties.

North IndianSouth IndianMaharashtrian
GL 8120 kcal1 medium bowl of arils

Grapes (Angoor)

अंगूर · ద్రాక్ష

Small, sweet fruit available in green and black varieties. Medium GI — portion control is important as they are easy to overeat.

North IndianSouth IndianMaharashtrian
GL 982 kcal1 small bowl (~20 grapes)

Chikoo (Sapota)

चीकू · సపోటా

Very sweet tropical fruit popular in Western India. High in natural sugars, making it one of the higher GI fruits to watch.

MaharashtrianGujaratiSouth Indian
GL 12100 kcal1 medium chikoo

Pineapple (Ananas)

अनानास · అనాసపండు

Tropical fruit rich in bromelain enzyme and vitamin C. Medium GI — the acidity provides some buffering effect on glucose response.

South IndianNorth IndianKerala
GL 760 kcal1 medium bowl (cubed)

Sitaphal (Custard Apple)

सीताफल · సీతాఫలం

Creamy, sweet seasonal fruit. High natural sugar content gives it a higher GI. Rich in B vitamins and potassium.

MaharashtrianSouth IndianAndhra
GL 11100 kcal1 small custard apple (flesh only)

Lychee

लीची · లీచి

Sweet, juicy summer fruit from Eastern India. High sugar content gives it a high GI — enjoy in limited quantities.

BengaliNorth Indian
GL 1166 kcal8-10 lychees

Coconut (Fresh)

नारियल · కొబ్బరి

Fresh coconut meat (malai). Very low GI due to high fat and fiber content with minimal carbohydrates.

South IndianKeralaTamil+1
GL 1175 kcal1 small piece of fresh coconut

Muskmelon (Kharbooja / Cantaloupe)

खरबूजा · ఖర్బూజా

A juicy, hydrating summer melon with high water content and beta-carotene. Moderate GI but low glycemic load per serving.

North IndianSouth Indian
GL 434 kcal1 cup diced

Jackfruit (Kathal, ripe)

कटहल · పనస పండు

A large tropical fruit whose ripe yellow bulbs are sweet and fibrous. Moderate GI with a decent fiber content.

South IndianKeralaTamil+1
GL 1495 kcal3-4 ripe bulbs

Amla (Indian Gooseberry)

आंवला · ఉసిరికాయ

A sour, vitamin C-rich superfruit with a very low GI. Excellent for diabetics and rich in antioxidants.

North IndianSouth Indian
GL 244 kcal2 medium fruits

Fig (Anjeer, fresh)

अंजीर · అత్తి పండు

A soft, sweet fruit with edible seeds and good fiber. Fresh figs have a moderate GI, much lower than dried ones.

North IndianMaharashtrian
GL 1074 kcal2 medium figs

Raisins (Kishmish, dried)

किशमिश · ఎండు ద్రాక్ష

Dried grapes that are concentrated in natural sugars, giving them a high glycemic load despite a moderate GI. Best eaten in small amounts.

North IndianSouth Indian
GL 19120 kcal1 small handful (2 tbsp)

Kiwi

कीवी · కివీ

A tangy green fruit packed with vitamin C and fiber. Low GI and a great choice for managing blood sugar.

North IndianSouth Indian
GL 761 kcal1 large or 2 small fruits

Strawberry

स्ट्रॉबेरी · స్ట్రాబెర్రీ

A low-calorie winter berry with a very low GI and high vitamin C. One of the safest fruits for diabetics.

North IndianMaharashtrian
GL 333 kcalabout 7 medium berries