Top 10 Foods Highest in Glucose

Glucose is a simple monosaccharide sugar and the principal energy source for both the brain and the body. (1)

Carbohydrates in foods are all ultimately broken down in the body into glucose. (1) If you are looking to manage your blood glucose levels, it is therefore important to balance your intake of both sugars and carbohydrates.

Low blood glucose leads to anxiety, hunger, and confusion. High blood glucose can lead to increased thirst, fatigue, and blurred vision. (2)

Foods naturally high in pure glucose include honey, agave, molasses, dried fruit, fruits, fruit juices, and sweet corn. These foods are healthy, in moderation, as part of a balanced diet, especially fresh fruits. Foods that typically have a lot of added glucose include sauces, salad dressings, pies, and sugary drinks. (3) Foods with high levels of added sugar should be limited, as over-consumption of these foods is associated with an increased risk of type II diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease.

Below are the top 10 foods highest in glucose, for more, see the extended list of glucose rich foods.

To find foods low in net-carbs see the lists of fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans low in net-carbs.

• 1. Grape Juice
  Up to 6.8% Glucose

  Glucose per 16oz Glass	Glucose per 100g
  34.5g (9 tsp)	6.8g (1.7 tsp)

  Nutrition Facts for Grape Juice. (Source)

  More Fruit Juice High in Glucose

  • 31.6g per 16oz pomegranate juice
  • 13g per 16oz of apple juice
  • 5.7g per cup (8oz) of orange juice
• 2. Sugary Soft Drinks (Cola)
  Up to 4.1% Glucose

  Glucose per 16oz Bottle	Glucose per 100g
  20.2g (5 tsp)	4.1g (1 tsp)

  Nutrition Facts for Cola Soft Drink. (Source)

  More Sugary Drinks High in Glucose

  • 15.4g per 16oz bottle of sprite
  • 15.1g per 16oz bottle of ginger ale
  • 9.9g per serving (9oz) of Monster energy drink
  • 8.8g per 8oz can of Red Bull

  See all drinks high in glucose.

• 3. Fast Foods (Hot Cakes with Syrup)
  Up to 5.1% Glucose

  Glucose per 3 Pancakes	Glucose per 100g
  11.2g (2.8 tsp)	5.1g (1.3 tsp)

  Nutrition Facts for McDONALD'S, Hotcakes (with 2 pats margarine & syrup). (Source)

  More Fast Foods High in Glucose

  • 5.5g in a McDonald's Hot Caramel Sunday
  • 5.4g in an egg, cheese, and bacon sandwich
  • 5.1g per package of McDonald's BBQ sauce
  • 3.2g per burger with condiments

  See all fast foods high in glucose.

• 4. Grapes
  Up to 7.2% Glucose

  Glucose per Cup	Glucose per 100g
  10.9g (2.7 tsp)	7.2g (1.8 tsp)

  Nutrition Facts for Red Or Green Grapes (European). (Source)

  More Fruits High in Glucose

  • 10.1g per cup of cherries
  • 8.4g per cup of sliced plums
  • 7.5g per cup of sliced bananas

  See all fruits high in glucose.

• 5. Dried Apricots
  Up to 33.1% Glucose

  Glucose per Cup	Glucose per 100g
  9.4g (2.3 tsp)	33.1g (8 tsp)

  Nutrition Facts for Dried Apricots. (Source)

  More Dried Fruit High in Glucose

  • 7.6g in 3 prunes
  • 7.2g in 60 raisins
  • 6g in 3 figs

  See all fruits high in glucose.

• 6. Honey
  Up to 35.8% Glucose

  Glucose per Tblsp	Glucose per 100g
  7.5g (1.9 tsp)	35.8g (9 tsp)

  Nutrition Facts for Honey. (Source)
  • 2.4g per tblsp of molasses
  • 0.6g per tsp of agave syrup
• 7. Apple Pie
  Up to 4.9% Glucose

  Glucose per Slice	Glucose per 100g
  6.4g (1.6 tsp)	4.9g (1.2 tsp)

  Nutrition Facts for Dutch Apple Pie. (Source)

  More Baked Goods High in Glucose

  • 2.3g per bagel
  • 2g per cinnamon roll
  • 2g per pieces of chocolate cake with frosting

  See all baked foods high in glucose.

• 8. Cured Ham
  Up to 4% Glucose

  Glucose per 5oz Slice	Glucose per 100g
  5.6g (1.4 tsp)	4g (1 tsp)

  Nutrition Facts for Pan Broiled Cured Ham. (Source)

  More Cured Meats High in Glucose

  • 1.5g per 3oz Kielbasa sausage
  • 1.3g per frankfurter sausage
• 9. Sweet Corn
  Up to 3.4% Glucose

  Glucose per Cup Cooked	Glucose per 100g
  5g (1.2 tsp)	3.4g (0.9 tsp)

  Nutrition Facts for Raw Yellow Sweet Corn. (Source)
• 10. Pasta Sauce
  Up to 2.2% Glucose

  Glucose per 1/2 Cup	Glucose per 100g
  2.9g (0.7 tsp)	2.2g (0.6 tsp)

  Nutrition Facts for Pasta Sauce. (Source)

  More Sauces High in Glucose

  • 2.8g per tblsp of average BBQ sauce
  • 1.7g per tblsp of ketchup
  • 0.8g per tblsp of peanut sauce

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More Glucose Rich Foods

Food	Serving	Glucose
1. Jackfruit	per cup sliced	15.6g (3.9 tsp)
2. Mamey Sapote	1 cup chopped	14g (3.5 tsp)
3. Cherimoya	per cup pieces	9.5g (2.4 tsp)
4. Fried Yellow Plantains	per cup	8.4g (2.1 tsp)
5. Canned Tomato Puree	per cup	6.1g (1.5 tsp)
6. Commercial Cereals (Raisin Bran)	per cup	6g (1.5 tsp)
7. Fast Foods (Applebees Onion Rings)	per order	4.1g (1 tsp)
8. Baked Beans	per cup	4g (1 tsp)
9. Sweet Dessert Wine	per 5oz glass	3.8g (1 tsp)
10. Horchata	per cup	3.7g (0.9 tsp)
11. Rutabagas (Swedes, Neeps)	per cup cooked	3.5g (0.9 tsp)

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Related

• High Fructose Foods
• High Maltose Foods
• High Sucrose Foods
• High Galactose Foods
• High Lactose Foods
• High Sugar Foods
• High Sugar Fruits
• High Carbohydrate Foods
• Low Sugar Fruits
• Fruits Low in Net-Carbs

Data Sources and References

1. MedlinePlus on Blood Sugar
2. MedlinePlus on Blood Glucose Testing and Symptoms
3. U.S. Agricultural Research Service Food Data Central