Dried mango contains more sugar than Coca-Cola
A nutritionist says dried fruit should be treated more like sweets than fresh fruit.
Many people assume dried fruit is a healthier alternative to sweets, but a nutritionist warns that dried mango can contain more sugar than Coca-Cola. Nutritionist Vili Jaakola explains that removing water from fruit concentrates its sugars, resulting in higher sugar content per 100 grams. Jaakola highlights that sugar, whether naturally occurring or added, impacts the body similarly.
He emphasizes that the body doesn't differentiate between dried fruit and sweets from a dietary perspective. Dried fruit, despite its high sugar content, is not a health food but offers minimal nutritional value compared to fresh fruit. Jaakola advises choosing dried fruit without added sugar and cautions against products marketed as "healthy sweets" due to their calorie content.
He also warns against the misconception that natural ingredients make a product healthy, as influencers sometimes promote "no sugar" products that still contain high levels of honey.
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