If you’ve always been one to watch your calorie intake, obsessively cutting down on desserts and making up for them by incorporating more fruits into your diet. But we have some news for you—fruits have calories too. Not as many as your desserts of course, but good to know either way, if only to perfect your calculations.
 

Apples

Apples

Amount: 1 medium | Sugar Content: 19 gms | Calories: 95

Despite the sugar content, apples are rich in fiber which helps you stay full for longer. The pectin in them also helps lower cholesterol, which in turn reduces cravings.

 

Oranges

Oranges

Amount: 1 large | Sugar Content: 17 gms | Calories: 87

Not only are oranges an excellent source of Vitamin C, they’re also low on fat and high on protein, so gorge without guilt!

 

Blueberries

Blueberries

Amount: 1 cup | Sugar Content: 15 gms | Calories: 85

Ranking high on producing the most antioxidants—blueberries help combat aging and are capable of reversing damage done by toxins to your body. Win!

 

Mangoes

Mangoes

Amount: 1 medium size | Sugar Content: 45.9 gms | Calories: 95

While the sugar content remains on the higher side, you could take comfort in knowing that its minerals and nutrients help increase metabolism, thereby aiding weight loss.

 

Papayas

Papayas

Amount: 1 small size | Sugar Content: 12 gms | Calories: 67

Another fruit that helps aid weight loss. If this isn’t enough, did we tell you it also helps ease menstrual cramps? Ha, papaya just became your go-to fruit!

 

Bananas

Bananas

Amount: 1 medium size | Sugar Content: 14 gms | Calories: 105

It’s the one fruit that makes up for a missed dessert and also makes for the perfect post-workout food that can reduce soreness and muscle cramps—how do you not love them?

 

Strawberries

Strawberries

Amount: 1 cup | Sugar Content: 7 gms | Calories: 47

Let nobody stop you from having too many, because when they’ll know how it boosts your immunity and keeps wrinkles at bay, they’ll want some too.

 

Grapes

Grapes

Amount: 1 cup | Sugar Content: 15 gms | Calories: 62

Loaded with antioxidants, grapes contain properties that lower blood pressure and increase blood flow, thereby boosting overall brain power.

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