54 Types of Fruit (and Their Nutrition Profiles)

There are hundreds of types of fruit in the world, and they are some of the most popular foods in almost every culture.

In this article, we’ll explore 54 varieties of fruit and their nutritional profiles.

While some are common, you may not recognize some of the more unique varieties.

So, if you’ve ever wondered what nutrients a specific fruit has, how many carbohydrates and calories it contains, its fiber content, or some random trivia—you’ll find it all here.

Use the menu below if you want to skip to a specific fruit, otherwise, just keep reading.

The source of all nutritional data is the USDA’s FoodData Central Database.

Types of Fruit

1) Apple

Apples are a sweet and flesh fruit that grow around the world.

Nutritionally, apples are moderately high in carbohydrates and their most significant nutrient is vitamin C.

They’re a very versatile fruit; while often eaten as a snack, they’re also used in a variety of dessert recipes.

A 167-gram medium-sized Granny Smith apple has the following nutritional profile (1):

• Calories: 97 kcal
• Carbohydrate: 22.7 g
• Fiber: 4.7 g
• Sugars: 16.0 g
• Fat: 0.32 g
• Protein: 0.74 g

Apples come in all shapes and sizes, with hundreds of different varieties available.

On this note, see this guide to all the popular apple varieties for more information, and more specific nutritional data.

2) Apricot

Apricots are a small fleshy fruit that contain a hard stone (technically a seed) in the middle.

The apricot is a popular fruit with a light orange color and it is best known for its vitamin A and C content. Apricots also provide various types of polyphenols, such as catechins.

Here are the nutritional values per 35-gram apricot (2):

• Calories: 48 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 11.1 g
• Fiber: 2.0 g
• Sugars: 9.2 g
• Fat: 0.4 g
• Protein: 1.4 g

Learn more: 5 Benefits of Dried Apricots (With Full Nutrition Facts)

3) Avocado

Avocados are an interesting fruit because they are low in carbohydrates yet high in fiber and healthy monounsaturated fats.

The fruit originated in the Americas, possibly in Mexico or Peru, and it was first referred to in English by the name of “crocodile pear“.

One of the best things about the avocado is just how adaptable it is, from avocado toast to guacamole and a variety of avocado-based mousses.

Avocados are nutrient-rich and they provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals, being particularly high in potassium.

Here is the nutritional breakdown of a typical 201-gram avocado (3):

• Calories: 322 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 17.1 g
• Fiber: 13.5 g
• Sugars: 1.33 g
• Fat: 29.5 g
• Protein: 4.0 g

For more information: 12 Benefits of Avocado (and Full Nutrition Facts)

4) Banana

The banana is a tropical fruit with a long body covered in a yellow skin.

Despite growing in hot climates, it’s available in many countries around the world. Due to their accessibility and inexpensive price, bananas are one of the most popular types of fruit in the world.

One 118-gram medium banana has the following nutritional profile (4):

• Calories: 105 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 26.9 g
• Fiber: 3.1 g
• Sugars: 14.4 g
• Fat: 0.39 g
• Protein: 1.3 g

See this full guide to the nutritional benefits of bananas for more information.

For some closely-related fruits:

Plantains: What Nutritional Benefits Do They Have?

Red Bananas: What Do They Offer Nutritionally?

5) Blackberries

Blackberries are a small and flavorful fruit that are botanically a kind of berry that grows on brambles. They have a sweet taste despite being relatively low in sugar compared to most types of fruit.

Many people enjoy combining blackberries with some fresh cream for a quick and delicious dessert.

Nutritionally, blackberries are a particularly good source of vitamin C.

Here is their basic nutritional profile per 144-gram cup (5):

• Calories: 62 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 13.8 g
• Fiber: 7.6 g
• Sugars: 7.0 g
• Fat: 0.7 g
• Protein: 2.0 g

Find out more: 8 Health Benefits of Blackberries (and Full Nutrition Facts)

6) Blackcurrants

Blackcurrants are a common fruit in Europe. They have a sour and tart flavor, and they are often sweetened prior to consumption.

Due to their widespread availability and popular flavor, they are used as a culinary fruit in cooking and in the dvelopment of various commercial foods and drinks.

For example, it’s easy to see blackcurrant candy, juice, soda, tea, and so on.

Here’s what a 112-gram cup of blackcurrants provides nutritionally (6):

• Calories: 71 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 17.2 g
• Fat: 0.5 g
• Protein: 1.6 g

Learn more: 5 Benefits of Black Currants (and Full Nutrition Facts)

7) Blueberries

Often lauded for their purported benefits in the media, blueberries are a fruit that just about everyone considers healthy.

They are certainly rich in potentially health-protective polyphenols, and they offer a decent selection of vitamins and minerals too.

With a deep blue color, they also have an attractive appearance.

Here’s the nutritional breakdown of blueberries per 144-gram cup serving (7):

• Calories: 84 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 21.5 g
• Fiber: 3.6 g
• Sugars: 14.7 g
• Fat: 0.5 g
• Protein: 1.1 g

Learn more: Wild Blueberries: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits

8) Boysenberries

Boysenberries are thought to be a cross between blackberries, loganberries, and raspberries (8).

These berries are large, juicy, and refreshing, containing around 88% water by weight.

Boysenberries have a delicious flavor too, and they provide high levels of dietary fiber.

Here are their basic nutritional values, based on a 132-gram cup of frozen boysenberries (9):

• Calories: 66 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 16.1 g
• Fiber: 7.0 g
• Sugars: 9.1 g
• Fat: 0.3 g
• Protein: 1.5 g

Learn more: Boysenberries 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits

9) Capers

You may not know it, but capers are actually a category of fruit.

Capers are a pea-sized green fruit native to parts of the Mediterranean and Asia. Botanicaly speaking, they are flower buds from the caper bush which are picked and then pickled.

As a result, capers have a sharp and salty taste due to the lengthy amount of time they spend in brine.

Capers have a unique and interesting, flavorful taste. However, since they are quite salty, typical serving sizes are small.

Here’s what capers offer nutritionally per 8.6-gram tablespoon (10):

• Calories: 2 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 0.4 g
• Fiber: 0.3 g
• Sugars: 0.04 g
• Fat: 0.07 g
• Protein: 0.2 g
• Sodium: 202 mg

Learn more: What Are Capers? (and How To Use Them)

10) Cherimoya

Cherimoya is one of the most unique-looking fruits, and it has a great taste and a decent nutritional profile too.

It is an exotic fruit with a sweet and creamy flavor.

The nutritional profile of a 160-gram cup of chopped cherimoya is as follows (11):

• Calories: 120 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 28.3 g
• Fiber: 4.8 g
• Fat: 1.1 g
• Protein: 2.5 g

For a complete nutritional guide to cherimoya, see here:

What Is Cherimoya Fruit? Nutrition, Benefits & More

11) Cherry

Cherries are one of the most popular fruit varieties, and they are technically a drupe, a fruit with a hard stone inside.

There are two main types of cherry; sour cherries and sweet cherries. Sour cherries predominantly grow in Russia, Eastern Europe, and Southern Asia.

On the other hand, Turkey and the United States are the biggest producers of sweet cherries.

All cherries come in varying shades of red; see this guide to red fruit to learn more about what gives fruit this red pigmentation.

Cherries are a seasonal fruit, but frozen cherries are available around the year.

Learn more about the key differences between fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables here:

Fresh vs. Frozen Fruit & Vegetables: Which Is Better Nutritionally?

Nutritionally, a 138-gram cup of sweet cherries, including pits, provides (12):

• Calories: 63 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 16.0 g
• Fiber: 2.1 g
• Sugars: 12.8 g
• Fat: 0.2 g
• Protein: 1.1 g

Learn more about cherries: Cherries 101: Nutrition Facts and Potential Benefits

12) Black Chokeberry

Otherwise known as Aronia berries, black chokeberries are an acquired taste due to their tartness.

However, they contain an impressive range of polyphenols. To be precise, they are one of the biggest providers of polyphenols among all foods.

Due to their bitter taste, it’s not uncommon to find chokeberries in various sweetened foods like jam and juices. Additionally, chokeberry wines and teas are available.

Aronia berries are typically sold ias dried berries.

A 12-gram quarter cup serving of dried aronia berries provides the following nutritional profile (13):

• Calories: 45 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 10.0 g
• Fiber: 3.0 g
• Sugars: 3.0 g
• Fat: 0 g
• Protein: 0 g

13) Cranberries

Cranberries are smell edible berries with a bright red color.

They’re a very popular commercial fruit, and they feature in all sorts of processed food products such as juice, jam, jelly, and more.

Due to their sour taste, they are usually available in dried form where they have been mixed with added sugar.

However, it is possible to find fresh cranberries, but they are very tart. Similar to chokeberries, cranberries contain large amounts of phytonutrients, and these compounds often have bitter or sour flavors.

Nutritionally, cranberries are a good source of vitamin C. A 100-gram cup of raw cranberries provides the following nutritional values (14):

• Calories: 46 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 12.0 g
• Fiber: 3.6 g
• Sugars: 4.27 g
• Fat: 0.13 g
• Protein: 0.46 g

Learn more: Cranberry Fruit: Nutrition Facts, Benefits, and Concerns

14) Date Palm

Date palm, often simply called ‘date,’ is a sweet edible fruit believed to originate from the Middle East region.

People commonly eat the fruit in dried form. Notably, dried dates are one of the sweetest types of fruit available.

Dates typically come in two varieties: Medjool dates and Deglet Noor dates.

Here is the nutritional profile for a 24-gram pitted Medjool date (15):

• Calories: 67 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 18.0 g
• Fiber: 1.61 g
• Sugars: 16.0 g
• Fat: 0.04 g
• Protein: 0.43 g

15) Dried Fruit

While not a specific class of fruit, it is worth pointing out that there are numerous varieties of dried fruit.

These dried fruit options have slightly different characteristics from fresh fruit, but they can still provide a good range of beneficial nutrients.

See these articles for more information:

Is Dried Fruit a Healthy Choice?

24 Types of Dried Fruit and Their Nutrition Facts

16) Durian

Known for its acquired scent, durian is a giant-sized tropical fruit that’s native to South-East Asia.

If you have ever seen a jackfruit, the durian shares a similar appearance, but it’s much larger.

Durian is a popular culinary fruit, and it commonly features in a variety of Thai, Malaysian, and Indonesian dishes.

While the scent of durian typically isn’t popular, the taste is pretty good; it’s sweet, creamy, and kind of nutty.

Durians have an interesting nutritional profile too. In fact, they are one of the only fruits to contain a moderate amount of carbohydrates and fat.

A 243-gram cup of chopped durian provides the following nutritional values (16):

• Calories: 357 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 65.9 g
• Fiber: 9.23 g
• Sugars: –
• Fat: 13.0 g
• Protein: 3.57 g

Learn more: What Is Durian Fruit?

17) Elderberries

Elderberries are small blue-to-black berries that grow around the world, and they are also one of the most bitter types of fruit.

Due to their astringent taste, most people consume the berries as elderberry products such as jams, teas, juices, and syrup.

Here is the nutrition profile of raw elderberries per 145-gram cup (17):

• Calories: 106 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 26.7 g
• Fiber: 10.2 g
• Sugars: –
• Fat: 0.73 g
• Protein: 0.96 g

18) Goji Berries

Goji berries are a small red fruit native to China and South-East Europe. Traditionally used as a medicinal fruit, goji tea—steeped dried berries—is a common drink in China.

Since China is the predominant source of these berries, it’s difficult to find goji berries in their fresh fruit form.

However, the dried form of the fruit has become increasingly popular in the West over the past decade or two. This is partly due to the unusual but delicious taste the berries have; slightly sweet, a little bitter, chewy, and moreish.

An ounce (28-gram) serving of dried goji berries provides the following nutritional values (18):

• Calories: 98 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 21.6 g
• Fiber: 3.64 g
• Sugars: 12.8 g
• Fat: 0.11 g
• Protein: 4.0 g

Learn more: Goji Berries 101: Nutrition, Health Benefits & Concerns

19) Golden Berries

The true name of golden berries is ‘Peruvian groundcherry.’ As the name suggests, they are native to Peru and other South American countries.

You can often see marketing dubbing golden berries as a ‘superfood’ and they are trendy in healthy eating circles. Note: it is best to take all ‘superfood’ claims with a liberal pinch of salt.

Golden berries have an incredibly sour taste, so give them a try if you’re someone who enjoys raw lemon.

They have also become increasingly popular in their dried form.

Nutritionally, a 140-gram cup of raw groundcherries provides (19):

• Calories: 53 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 11.2 g
• Fiber: –
• Sugars: –
• Fat: 0.7 g
• Protein: 1.9 g

20) Gooseberries

Gooseberries are delicious, but rather sour, berries that grow around the world.

The berries only have a short picking season in the summer months, and their volor can vary depending on the cultivar and how ripe they are.

Per 150-gram cup, gooseberries have the following nutritional values (20):

• Calories: 66 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 15.3 g
• Fiber: 6.45 g
• Sugars: –
• Fat: 0.87 g
• Protein: 1.32 g

Learn more: What Are Gooseberries and Do They Have Benefits?

21) Grapes

Grapes are one of the most prevalent types of fruit and we can find them almost everywhere.

They’re very versatile too, and feature in many wines, juices, jams, and dessert products.

While not many people are aware, grapes are botanically a kind of berry. Although there are thousands of different grape varieties, they are typically classified as either white (green), red, purple, or black.

Grapes are another fruit that have a high polyphenol content.

Nutritionally, a 150-gram cup of grapes provides (21):

• Calories: 104 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 27.2 g
• Fiber: 1.35 g
• Sugars: 23.2 g
• Fat: 0.24 g
• Protein: 1.08 g

22) Grapefruit

Grapefruit is a large hybrid fruit, likely produced from a hybrid of pomelo and sweet orange (22).

The fruit has a slightly bitter, sour, but slightly sweet taste. There are also different varieties of the fruit, ranging from white to pink and red in color.

All grapefruit are relatively high in flavonoid polyphenols such as naringinen.

Nutritionally, a 230-gram cup serving of white grapefruit provides (23):

• Calories: 85 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 20.9 g
• Fiber: –
• Sugars: –
• Fat: 0.23 g
• Protein: 2.02 g

23) Guava

Guava is a tropical fruit that grows in tropical and subtropical areas.

The fruit has an interesting appearance, with a lime-green skin and a pink fleshy center.

Depending on the ripeness of the fruit, guavas may taste anything from slightly sour to sweet. A sweeter tasting guava will have tinges of yellow on its skin.

For more on yellow pigmentation in fruit, see this guide to yellow fruits:

A List of 16 Yellow Fruits & Their Nutritional Benefits

Per 55-gram guava, the nutritional breakdown looks like this (24):

• Calories: 37 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 7.86 g
• Fiber: 2.97 g
• Sugars: 4.91 g
• Fat: 0.52 g
• Protein: 1.4 g

Learn more about guava: 9 Health Benefits of Guava (and Full Nutrition Facts)

24) Jackfruit

Jackfruit grows in tropical regions throughout the world, but is believed to have originated in India (25).

Alongside its unique name, jackfruit has an interesting appearance too. It looks somewhat like a giant version of an avacado, and it grows on the largest fruit tree in the world.

In fact, one fruit can reach weights of over 40 kilograms. Jackfruit has a unique, slightly sweet and tropical taste.

Per 151-gram cup, jackfruit provides (26):

• Calories: 143 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 35.0 g
• Fiber: 2.26 g
• Sugars: 28.8 g
• Fat: 0.97 g
• Protein: 2.6 g

Learn more: What Is Jackfruit and Is It Good For You?

25) Jujube

Jujube is otherwise known as a ‘Chinese date’ and it has been cultivated in China for centuries.

Featuring prominently in traditional Chinese medicine, people have historically believed it to have various health properties.

We can eat jujube either fresh, dried, or in many different processed products, such as jujbe tea.

Jujube has a sweet and juicy taste when fresh, and this sweetness concentrates in their dried form.

100 grams of fresh jujube provides the following nutritional profile (27):

• Calories: 79 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 20.2 g
• Fiber: –
• Sugars: –
• Fat: 0.2 g
• Protein: 1.2 g

26) Kiwi

Kiwifruit is a soft, green and juicy edible fruit.

It has the alternate, less commonly known, name of ‘Chinese gooseberry’ and it is one of the most famous types of fruit globally.

Kiwifruit tastes slightly sour and sweet, and their green flesh and black seeds are encased in an olive-colored furry skin.

Kiwis contain an impressive amount of vitamin C, and their nutritional profile per 69-gram kiwi is as follows (28):

• Calories: 42 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 10.1 g
• Fiber: 2.07 g
• Sugars: 6.2 g
• Fat: 0.36 g
• Protein: 0.79 g

27) Kumquat

Kumquats are a type of citrus fruit that share several similarieties with oranges.

However, they are much smaller, and you can eat them whole (including skin) in one go.

Kumquats are also slightly more tart compared to oranges.

This small fruit now grows around the world, but are thought to have originated in China.

Similar to other citrus fruits, kumquats provide a large amount of vitamin C.

Each 19-gram kumquat provides the following nutritional values (29):

• Calories: 14 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 3.02 g
• Fiber: 1.24 g
• Sugars: 1.78 g
• Fat: 0.16 g
• Protein: 0.36 g

Learn more: Kumquat: What is This Unique Citrus Fruit?

28) Lemon

If you like sour fruits, then here’s another; the lemon is a yellow citrus fruit thought to have originated in India (30).

Lemons have a tart and juicy flesh protected by a thick yellow skin, and they have many culinary uses. On this note, thousands of recipes call for a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

In addition, there is a wide variety of lemon-based food products, such as lemon cakes, lemon juice, lemon jam, and lemon tea.

Nutritionally, the major micronutrient in lemons is vitamin C, and the fruit offers the following nutritional values per 65-gram fruit (31):

• Calories: 19 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 6.06 g
• Fiber: 1.82 g
• Sugars: 1.62 g
• Fat: 0.20 g
• Protein: 0.72 g

29) Lime

Very close in characteristics to lemons, the lime is another sour citrus fruit.

However, limes have a slightly different flavor; while lemons are slightly tarter, lemons have more bitter tones.

The flesh of both fruits look similar aside from the color, and their nutritional profile is fairly similar too.

There are many different varieties of lime, and all are believed to have originated in SouthEast Asia (32).

Similar to lemons, it is common to use limes for flavor in various drinks.

A 67-gram lime provides the following nutritional profile (33):

• Calories: 20 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 7.04 g
• Fiber: 1.88 g
• Sugars: 1.13 g
• Fat: 0.13 g
• Protein: 0.47 g

30) Longan Fruit

Longan is a small tropical fruit that belongs to the soapberry family, with this botanical family also including lychee and rambutan.

Due to the unique look of the fruit, the nickname of “dragon’s eye” is commonly used throughout China, where the fruit may have originated.

Longans have brilliant white flesh containing with a big black seed, with the flesh surrounded by an olive-brown skin.

The flesh of longan fruit is soft, smooth, and juicy. The fruit plays a culinary role in many Asian dishes, and it has a sweet and pleasant taste.

Nutritionally, a 100-gram serving of longan fruit provides (34):

• Calories: 60 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 15.1 g
• Fiber: 1.1 g
• Sugars: –
• Fat: 0.1 g
• Protein: 1.31 g

Learn more: Longan Fruit 101: Nutrition Facts, Benefits, and Drawbacks

31) Lychee

The lychee is a small tropical fruit that has similar characteristics to rambutan and longan fruit.

For example, the flesh, nutritional profile, and flavor are all fairly similar. However, the outer skin is where one of the main differences occur.

While longan fruit has a light brown peel that looks like potato skin, lychees and rambutan have a textured reddish-purple outer peel.

Lychee is thought to have originated in Southern China (35). Like other fruit varieties in the soapberry family, lychees provide a good source of vitamin C.

Per 100-gram serving, lychees have the following nutritional values (36):

• Calories: 66 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 16.5 g
• Fiber: 1.3 g
• Sugars: 15.2 g
• Fat: 0.44 g
• Protein: 0.83 g

32) Mango

Sometimes referred to by the nickname “the king of fruits,” mangoes are a tropical fruit with extremely sweet and juicy flesh.

Mangoes are native to South Asia, and they’re a common fruit in countries such as India, the Philippines, and Thailand (37).

Mangoes are a drupe fruit, containing a stone surrounded by sweet yellow flesh. When ripe, the flesh of mango is sweet, soft, and tangy.

Generally, people eat mango whole, but there are many smoothie and dessert recipes that use the fruit as an ingredient.

Per 165-gram cup serving, mangoes provide (38):

• Calories: 99 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 24.8 g
• Fiber: 2.64 g
• Sugars: 22.6 g
• Fat: 0.63 g
• Protein: 1.35 g

Find out more about mango: Mango: Nutrition Facts, Benefits, and Downsides

33) Melon

Melon is another sweet-tasting fleshy fruit.

Surprisingly, melons are botanically a berry (39). Not many people will realize this since melons look quite a lot different to fruits like blueberries and cranberries!

There are many different types of melon, and since they are juicy and refreshing, they enjoy popularity during the summer season.

Nutritionally, a 170-gram cup of diced honeydew melon provides (40):

• Calories: 61 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 15.5 g
• Fiber: 1.36 g
• Sugars: 13.8 g
• Fat: 0.24 g
• Protein: 0.92 g

34) Mulberry

Mulberries come in all shapes and sizes, and they are a popular berry that grow around the world.

There are many different kinds of mulberry, but there are three main varieties; black, red, and white.

Black and red mulberries are native to the United States, while the white varieties mainly grow in China (41).

Mulberries are popular in fresh and dried form; black and red mulberries are sweet and juicy with a slightly tart flavor.

However, since white mulberries are predominantly from China, they are usually for sale in their dried form.

These white berries are much smaller than the red and black varieties, and since they’re dried, they have a much sweeter taste.

Per 140-gram cup of fresh mulberries, their nutritional profile looks like this (42):

• Calories: 60 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 13.7 g
• Fiber: 2.38 g
• Sugars: 11.3 g
• Fat: 0.55 g
• Protein: 2.02 g

Learn more: Mulberry Fruit: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits

35) Nectarine

Nectarines are a popular fruit that are very closely related to the peach.

The fruit has a high water content and a sweet and juicy taste, which makes it a refreshing summer fruit.

A typical 142-gram nectarine provides the following nutritional values (43):

• Calories: 63 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 15.1 g
• Fiber: 2.41 g
• Sugars: 11.2 g
• Fat: 0.45 g
• Protein: 1.5 g

Learn more: Nectarines 101: Nutrition Facts and Potential Benefits

36) Olives

Many people might not realize that olives are actually a type of fruit.

This is likely because olives don’t have that typical sweet flavor most fruits do, and they instead offer a source of healthy fats.

Interestingly, there are so many varieties of olives, and they all taste a little different. Depending on the type of olive, they can taste anything from bitter and salty to slightly sweet.

It is thought that olives originated in Italy, and the Romans helped the olive tree to expand across the Mediterranean region (44).

Olives are one of the most polyphenol-rich foods, and people mainly use them for culinary purposes, as a snack, or to make olive oil.

Per 15-gram serving, olives provide (45):

• Calories: 22 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 0.58 g
• Fiber: 0.5 g
• Sugars: 0.08 g
• Fat: 2.3 g
• Protein: 0.15 g

Learn more: 26 Types of Olives: A Guide to the Healthy Fruit

37) Orange

Oranges are among the most common fruits in the world.

Perhaps surprisingly for some people, the orange is a hybrid fruit rather than an original species. Oranges are a hybrid cross of the pomelo and mandarin (46).

Oranges have a tough outer peel that encases their soft, juicy center. Generally speaking, the fruit has a sweet and (very slight) sour taste. However, there are hundreds of orange varieties and they can vary between sweet, bitter, and sour.

The sweet varieties are generally the edible kind we find in shops and in orange juice.

Oranges are a relatively high-carbohydraterelatively high in carbohydrates and they provide a good amount of vitamin C.

A medium (131-gram) orange provides (46):

• Calories: 62 kcal
• Carbohdyrates: 15.5 g
• Fiber: 3.14 g
• Sugars: 12.2 g
• Fat: 0.16 g
• Protein: 1.23 g

Learn more: 10 Types of Oranges and Their Nutrition Facts

38) Papaya

A tropical fruit wth an exotic name: the papaya.

Papayas originate in Central America and grow in most countries with a tropical climate. Perhaps surprisingly, they are the third most cultivated crop in the world (47).

The fruit has a smooth outer skin and a soft, reddish-orange flesh. In terms of flavor, they are not quite as sweet as mangoes and have a milder, musky, pleasant flavor.

Papayas can be eaten as a fruit or used in cooking.

Similar to most brightly colored fruits, they contain a wealth of polyphenols, and they provide the following nutritional values per 145-gram cup (48):

• Calories: 62 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 15.7 g
• Fiber: 2.46 g
• Sugars: 11.3 g
• Fat: 0.38 g
• Protein: 0.68 g

Find out more: 5 Benefits of Papaya Fruit (With Full Nutrition Facts)

39) Passion Fruit

Passion fruit is a tropical fruit native to the South American region (49).

However, cultivation of the fruit now occurs throughout tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Passion fruit is one of the more unique fruits in its characteristics. It is about the size of a golf ball and has a hard, brown outer shell surrounding a yellow, gelatinous, sticky, and sweet flesh.

The inner flesh of the passion fruit is very juicy and contains lots of edible seeds.

Per 100-gram serving, passion fruit has the following nutritional profile (50):

• Calories: 60 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 14.4 g
• Fiber: 0.2 g
• Sugars: 14.2 g
• Fat: 0.18 g
• Protein: 0.67 g

40) Pear

Pears are delicious, sweet, and juicy fruits that grow naturally around the world.

There are so many different types of pear in the world, ranging from the classic “pear-shaped” European species to the large, round pears found in China and the Far East.

However, all pears share the same thin, crisp skin, and sweet, juicy inner flesh. The flesh can range from grainy to soft in its texture, and it contains a high amount of water.

Here is the nutritional profile of a 178-gram, medium-sized pear (51):

• Calories: 103 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 27.5 g
• Fiber: 5.5 g
• Sugars: 17.4 g
• Fat: 0.25 g
• Protein: 0.64 g

41) Persimmon

Persimmons are a commonly available fruit with a bright orange color; they come in two distinct varieties.

First, the fuyu persimmon looks like a wide-shaped tomato and has a crisp, slightly sweet, and crunchy flesh.

secondly, the Hachiya persimmon has a rounder and taller shape. This particular persimmon has a firm, solid feel while it is fresh and tastes incredibly bitter. As a result, they shouldn’t be eaten until they are fully ripe.

Once rice, the fruit becomes extremely soft, and squeezing the fruit should feel like there is a large amount of water inside. Typically, this kind of persimmon is eaten with a spoon since it’s so soft.

Like most orange-hued plant foods, persimmons are a good provider of provitamin A carotenoids.

Per 170-gram fruit, they offer the following nutritional values (52):

• Calories: 119 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 31.6 g
• Fiber: 6.12 g
• Sugars: 21.2 g
• Fat: 0.32 g
• Protein: 0.99 g

42) Pineapple

Pineapples are sweet and slightly sour tropical fruits originating from South America (53).

It is now a common fruit in tropical regions of the world, from the Caribbean to the Philippines.

Pineapples have a firm yellow flesh that provides a juicy, sweet taste. Similar to other tropical fruits, pineapples have many culinary uses.

For instance, they’re a popular choice in juices, smoothies, desserts, and even pizzas.

Pineapples are rich in vitamin C and per 165-gram cup serving, they provide the following nutritional values (54):

• Calories: 83 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 21.6 g
• Fiber: 2.31 g
• Sugars: 16.3 g
• Fat: 0.20 g
• Protein: 0.89 g

43) Plum

Plums are small, round purple fruit that have origins in China.

Appearance wise, a dark purple skin surrounds the juicy flesh, which can range from yellow-orange to reddish-purple in color.

Plums can either be eaten fresh or in their dried state, known as a ‘prune.’

The taste of plums differs depending on the variety and degree of ripeness. While ripe plums tend to be sweet, an unripe plum can taste incredibly tart.

Here is the nutritional profile of a 66-gram plum (55):

• Calories: 30 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 7.52 g
• Fiber: 0.92 g
• Sugars: 6.55 g
• Fat: 0.19 g
• Protein: 0.46 g

44) Pomegranate

Pomegranates are unique in appearance and taste.

They are believed to have originated in the India to Middle-East region, and they’ve long been cultivated in the Mediterranean region (56).

This interesting variety of fruit has a thick and firm red skin, with hundreds of red edible seeds, known as arils, inside. These seeds are separated into different chambers by a material called albedo, which is white and stringy.

Pomegranates are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Per 175-gram cup serving, pomegranates provide (57):

• Calories: 145 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 32.7 g
• Fiber: 7.0 g
• Sugars: 24.0 g
• Fat: 2.05 g
• Protein: 2.92 g

Learn more: Pomegranate 101: Nutritional Values and Benefits

45) Pomelo

Pomelo is the largest citrus fruit and provides significant levels of vitamin C.

A typical pomelo fruit weighs 609 grams. Per 190-gram cup serving, it provides the following nutritional profile (58):

• Calories: 72 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 18.3 g
• Fiber: 1.9 g
• Sugars: –
• Fat: 0.08 g
• Protein: 1.44 g

Learn more: Potential Benefits of Pomelo Fruit (and Full Nutrition Facts)

46) Rambutan

Rambutan comes from the tropical regions in South-East Asia, particularly Malaysia and Indonesia (59).

Rambutan is also one of the strangest looking fruits in the world; it has a bright red outer skin that is covered in red and green spiky hairs.

While the skin feels dry and leathery, the inner white flesh is soft, juicy, and contains a large seed in the middle.

Rambutan has a slightly similar taste to lychee, but it is sweeter and slightly less juicy.

Per 100 grams, rambutan provides (60):

• Calories: 70 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 16.30 g
• Fiber: –
• Sugars: 16.30 g
• Fat: 0.40 g
• Protein: 1.0 g

Learn more: 5 Benefits of Rambutan Fruit (and Nutrition Facts)

47) Raspberries

Raspberries are one of the most commonly cultivated fruits in the world. The berries have a soft flesh with a slightly sweet and juicy taste.

Like other berries, raspberries are very high in polyphenols, and they provide ample amounts of fiber and vitamin C.

Per 123-gram cup, raspberries offer the following nutritional values (61):

• Calories: 64 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 14.6 g
• Fiber: 8.0 g
• Sugars: 5.44 g
• Fat: 0.80 g
• Protein: 1.48 g

More information: 8 Potential Benefits of Red Raspberries (and Full Nutrition Facts)

48) Redberries

The name ‘redberry’ is often used to refer to lingonberries.

However, there are dozens of names for this berry, and you may hear it called anything from ‘cowberry’ or ‘foxberry’ to ‘red whortleberry.’

These red berries are common across Europe and North America, and they tend to have a tart taste. Like other tart berries, they find themselves an ingredient in sweetened jams, juices, and desserts.

Per 148-gram cup serving, they provide (62):

• Calories: 84 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 21.0 g
• Fiber: 3.6 g
• Sugars: 15.0 g
• Fat: 0.5 g
• Protein: 1.1 g

49) Rhubarb

Rhubarb grows throughout much of the world.

Botanically, rhubarb is not a fruit at all and it is actually a vegetable. However, people use it like a fruit, and it is commonly thought of as one, so this guide features it.

The confusion with rhubarb’s classification may have started back in 1947. At that time, interestingly, the USDA classified it as a fruit to avoid the higher import tariffs of vegetables (63).

Rhubarb is extremely tart and features in many sweetened desserts, such as rhubarb crumble.

Nutritionally, a 122-gram cup of diced rhubarb provides (64):

• Calories: 26 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 5.54 g
• Fiber: 2.2 g
• Sugars: 1.34 g
• Fat: 0.24 g
• Protein: 1.1 g

50) Star fruit

Star fruit is one of the most visually appealing fruits. When you slice the fruit, each slice looks like a bright yellow star.

It is a tropical fruit native to South and South-East Asia, and it has a sweet and slightly tart taste.

With a firm flesh, its color ranges from green to a deep, bright yellow when fully ripe.

Star fruit is more than 90% water by weight, making it one of the best fruits for hydration.

The overall nutritional profile of a 91-gram, medium star fruit is as follows (65):

• Calories: 28 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 6.12 g
• Fiber: 2.55 g
• Sugars: 3.62 g
• Fat: 0.3 g
• Protein: 0.95 g

Find out more: Star Fruit 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits

51) Strawberries

Strawberries are one of the common (and beloved) fruits in the world.

Commonly eaten fresh, with cream, or in a range of desserts, strawberries are a soft and sweet-tasting fruit.

While strawberries are usually red, the white strawberry cultivar called pineberry is a notable exception.

See this guide to pineberries for more information:

What Are Pineberries? A Nutritional Guide

Strawberries have an excellent nutritional profile and contain high amounts of vitamin C. A 152-gram cup of the fruit provides (66):

• Calories: 49 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 11.7 g
• Fiber: 3.04 g
• Sugars: 7.43 g
• Fat: 0.46 g
• Protein: 1.02 g

Learn more: Strawberries: Nutritional Values and Potential Benefits

52) Tangerine

While sharing a similar flavor, tangerines are smaller than oranges and they are flatter in shape.

However, tangerines tend to provide a sweeter taste than regular oranges.

Tangerines also have a softer skin which is easy to peel, making them a convenient snack for when you’re out of the house.

Here are the nutritional values for an 88-gram, medium tangerine (67):

• Calories: 47 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 11.7 g
• Fiber: 1.58 g
• Sugars: 9.33 g
• Fat: 0.27 g
• Protein: 0.71 g

53) Ugli Fruit

Ugli fruits have a unique, wrinly appearance.

However, inside the tough and thick skin, there is a soft and bright orange flesh.

Ugli fruits are very juicy and taste somewhat like a slightly more sour orange.

Nutritionally, a 224-gram ugli fruit provides (68):

• Calories: 90 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 22.0 g
• Fiber: 4.0 g
• Sugars: 16.0 g
• Fat: 0 g
• Protein: 2.0 g

54) Watermelon

Watermelon is a large fruit that grows in tropical and subtropical regions.

As you might guess from the name, watermelons are a fruit with a high water content; 91.5% to be precise.

Watermelon can wildly vary in size, with some fruit being a few kilograms in weight, but others reaching gigantic proportions.

Apccording to Guiness World Records, the largest watermelon recorded was from Tennesee and weighed 159 kilograms (351 pounds) (69).

Watermelons taste sweet and juicy and provide the following nutritional values per 154-gram cup (70):

• Calories: 46 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 11.6 g
• Fiber: 0.62 g
• Sugars: 9.55 g
• Fat: 0.23 g
• Protein: 0.94 g

For more information: 6 Benefits of Watermelon (and Full Nutrition Facts)

Further Fruit Resources

For more information on berries: See this guide to 27 different berries.

Also, is there any truth to the common claim that fruit can be a weight gain culprit due to the sugar it contains? The answer is: not really.

Find out why here: Is Fruit Fattening? A Review of This Common Claim