The specific sugar in dried fruit is called fructose, and it can create all kinds of havoc on your health, says Hundt. Excess fructose gets quickly converted by the liver into VLDL, a form of ...

Per serving, most types of dried fruit have no more sugar or calories than the fresh version. And dried fruit is a good source of fibre, iron, potassium and antioxidants.

Learn how high-sugar options like raisins, dates, and dried mangoes can impact blood sugar levels. Written by Ankit Kumar | Updated : July 16, 2024 11:43 AM IST.

Lucas added: "Our results indicate that daily consumption of 10 grams of freeze-dried mango, which is equivalent to about one-half of a fresh mango (about 100 grams), may help lower blood sugar in ...

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