Fruit is an area where some of the popular low-carb diets differ, as some depend more upon
glycemic index or glycemic load ( South Beach , Zone ), while others just look at total carbs ( Atkins , Protein Power ). Also, some diets (Atkins, South Beach) don't allow fruit at all in the first phase. In general, your best bet fruits are the ones near the top of this list, but do check carb counts . This list is roughly arranged by sugar content according to the USDA database, based on a half-cup serving of fruit.
Fruits Lowest in Sugar
Small Amounts of Lemon or Lime
Rhubarb
Raspberries (more about berries on low carb diets)
Blackberries
Cranberries
Fruits Low to Medium in Sugar
Strawberries
Casaba Melon
Papaya
Watermelon
Peaches
Nectarines
Blueberries
Cantaloupes
Honeydew melons
Apples
Guavas -- Pineapple Guavas (Feijoa) and Strawberry Guavas are probably similar, but information that directly compares them is not available
Apricots
Grapefruit
Fruits Fairly High in Sugar
Plums
Oranges
Kiwifruit
Pears
Pineapple
Fruits Very High in Sugar
Tangerines
Cherries
Grapes
Pomegranates
Mangos
Figs
Bananas
Dried Fruit, such as dates, raisins, dried apricots, and prunes
