October 1st, 2026 · Interactive guide
Glycemic Index of Fruits: Search 30 Fruits by GI and GL
Quickly find a fruit, compare its tested GI and GL, and understand why the number is useful context, not a universal prediction of your glucose response.
Glycemic index ranks carbohydrate-containing foods by their relative effect on blood glucose under standardized testing. It is often simplified into one number, but the details matter: a food's variety, ripeness, processing, cooking, storage, and brand can change its tested value.
This GluKee guide presents 30 distinct fruits from the University of Sydney's official international GI database. We preserve the tested form and source context instead of presenting one number as the value for every variety or preparation.
30-fruit quick guide
Find a fruit's tested GI and GL
Search by fruit name or filter by GI level. Values apply to the specific tested form shown.
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| Fruit | Tested form | GI | Level | GL* | Test context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | Raw | 44 | Low | 7 | Australia, 2020 |
| Apricot | Raw | 34 | Low | 5 | Australia, 2007 |
| Banana | Raw | 47 | Low | 7 | Australia, 2008 |
| Blueberries | Wild | 53 | Low | 8 | Canada, 2004-2007 |
| Cherries | Raw | 29 | Low | 4 | Iran, 2009 |
| Cranberries | Sweetened and dried | 62 | Medium | 9 | United States, 2011 |
| Custard apple | Raw flesh | 54 | Low | 8 | Australia, 2000 |
| Dates | Bo ma'an variety | 46 | Low | 7 | United Arab Emirates, 2011 |
| Durian | Raw | 49 | Low | 7 | Malaysia, 2008 |
| Grapefruit | Ruby red, canned in juice | 47 | Low | 7 | Australia, 2008 |
| Grapes | Crimson seedless | 50 | Low | 8 | Australia, 2008 |
| Guava | Raw, bite-size pieces | 29 | Low | 4 | Singapore, 2017 |
| Kiwifruit | Hayward variety | 47 | Low | 7 | New Zealand, 1991 |
| Lychee | Canned in syrup and drained | 79 | High | 12 | China, 2000 |
| Mandarin | Fresh | 52 | Low | 8 | Italy, 2004 |
| Mango | Raw, Chin-Hwang variety | 48 | Low | 7 | Taiwan, 2010 |
| Melon | Fresh | 60 | Medium | 9 | Italy, 2004 |
| Nectarine | Raw | 43 | Low | 6 | Australia, 2006 |
| Orange | Navel | 45 | Low | 7 | Australia, 2020 |
| Papaya | Raw, bite-size pieces | 38 | Low | 6 | Singapore, 2017 |
| Passionfruit | Canned pulp with added sugar | 46 | Low | 7 | Australia, 2016 |
| Peach | Fresh | 76 | High | 11 | Italy, 2004 |
| Pear | Williams, raw and under-ripe | 24 | Low | 4 | Australia, 2015 |
| Persimmon | Fresh | 61 | Medium | 9 | Italy, 2004 |
| Pineapple | Raw | 82 | High | 12 | Malaysia, 2008 |
| Plum | Fresh | 24 | Low | 4 | Germany, 1977 |
| Prunes | Pitted | 29 | Low | 4 | United States, 2000 |
| Raisins | Dried | 49 | Low | 7 | United States, 2013 |
| Strawberries | Fresh and raw | 40 | Low | 6 | Australia, 2001 |
| Watermelon | Raw | 72 | High | 11 | Australia, 1994 |
*GL uses the 15 g available-carbohydrate portion reported for these source entries. It is not the GL of every household serving.
How to Read GI
- Low GI: 55 or below
- Medium GI: 56 to 69
- High GI: 70 or above
GI compares carbohydrate quality under a test protocol. It does not tell you the total carbohydrate in everything you eat, the portion you personally choose, or how a mixed meal will affect you.
GI vs Glycemic Load
Glycemic load adds the amount of available carbohydrate to the GI value. The usual calculation is GI × available carbohydrate in the portion ÷ 100. That quantity context is why a fruit can have a relatively high GI but a modest GL in a smaller-carbohydrate portion, or the reverse.
The table uses the available-carbohydrate and GL fields published with each source entry. It does not invent a household serving when the official database leaves serving weight blank.
Why Fruit Values Can Change
Fruit values can differ with variety, ripeness, processing, whether the fruit is fresh, dried, canned, or pureed, and the testing group. That is why the table names the exact tested form rather than presenting each value as universal.
Match the description as closely as possible, but still treat the value as research context rather than a personalized forecast. Meal composition, portion, medication, activity, sleep, stress, and individual physiology can all matter.
How to Use This With GluKee
- Use the database to understand the tested food and its preparation.
- Check the actual nutrition label or recipe for carbohydrate and serving information.
- Record the meal with a photo, label scan, barcode, saved meal, or manual entry.
- If your care plan calls for it, pair the meal with appropriately timed glucose readings.
- Look for repeated personal patterns rather than judging a food from one reading.
This page is a quick fruit reference. GluKee Pro includes a fuller 600+ food Glycemic Guide inside the app, covering many more foods and details. For packaged foods, read our guide to using a nutrition label scanner for diabetes.
Important Limitations
- GI applies to carbohydrate-containing foods tested under specific conditions.
- Values are not interchangeable across every variety, level of ripeness, brand, or preparation.
- GI and GL do not measure overall nutritional quality.
- This guide is not an insulin-dosing tool or individualized meal plan.
This resource is educational and does not replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian.