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.
Banana
केला · అరటి పండు
The most consumed fruit in India. GI varies by ripeness — green/semi-ripe is lower GI than fully ripe bananas.
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.
Papaya
पपीता · బొప్పాయి
Tropical fruit rich in vitamin A and digestive enzymes. Medium GI but moderate glycemic load per serving.
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.
Apple
सेब · ఆపిల్
Widely available across India. Low GI due to fructose and pectin fiber content. A safe fruit for diabetics.
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.
Orange (Santra)
संतरा · నారింజ
Citrus fruit rich in vitamin C. Low GI due to its fiber and acid content which slow glucose absorption.
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.
Pear (Nashpati)
नाशपाती · బేరి పండు
Low GI fruit with excellent fiber content, especially when eaten with skin. A safe and filling snack for diabetics.
Pomegranate (Anar)
अनार · దానిమ్మ
Antioxidant-rich fruit with moderate GI. Rich in polyphenols that may have anti-diabetic properties.
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.
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.
Pineapple (Ananas)
अनानास · అనాసపండు
Tropical fruit rich in bromelain enzyme and vitamin C. Medium GI — the acidity provides some buffering effect on glucose response.
Sitaphal (Custard Apple)
सीताफल · సీతాఫలం
Creamy, sweet seasonal fruit. High natural sugar content gives it a higher GI. Rich in B vitamins and potassium.
Lychee
लीची · లీచి
Sweet, juicy summer fruit from Eastern India. High sugar content gives it a high GI — enjoy in limited quantities.
Coconut (Fresh)
नारियल · కొబ్బరి
Fresh coconut meat (malai). Very low GI due to high fat and fiber content with minimal carbohydrates.
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.
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.
Amla (Indian Gooseberry)
आंवला · ఉసిరికాయ
A sour, vitamin C-rich superfruit with a very low GI. Excellent for diabetics and rich in antioxidants.
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.
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.
Kiwi
कीवी · కివీ
A tangy green fruit packed with vitamin C and fiber. Low GI and a great choice for managing blood sugar.
Strawberry
स्ट्रॉबेरी · స్ట్రాబెర్రీ
A low-calorie winter berry with a very low GI and high vitamin C. One of the safest fruits for diabetics.