Category · 295 foods · avg 41/100

Fruits

Whole fruits, dried fruits, and fruit juices, ranked by FoodScore.

41avg score

Fruits are the edible reproductive parts of plants — berries, pomes, citrus, drupes, melons, and tropicals. In the US market this category also includes dried fruits (raisins, dates, apricots) and 100% fruit juices. We score each per 100g, which lets you compare a banana to a berry on the same nutritional scale, even when serving sizes and water content differ dramatically.

The USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend 1.5 to 2 cups of fruit per day for most adults, sourced primarily from whole fruits rather than juice. Fruits are the main dietary source of vitamin C, a meaningful source of potassium, folate, and polyphenols, and a reliable source of fiber when eaten whole. Juices retain most micronutrients but shed the fiber and concentrate the sugar.

Whole fruits with skins and seeds (berries, apples, pears) usually score highest because they carry the most fiber per calorie. Fruits eaten in small portions but high in sugar per 100g (dates, raisins) still score well if they are NOVA 1, but portion discipline matters. Fruit juices and dried fruits with added sugar score lower.

Score distribution

0–29

Avoid

88

30–44

Poor

77

45–59

Decent

38

60–74

Good

87

75–89

Very good

5

90–100

Excellent

0

Top 20 fruits

ranked by FoodScore (0–100)

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