Top 10 Foods Highest in Galactose
Galactose is a simple sugar crucial for metabolism and energy delivery in the body. It is particularly important in early human development. (1)
Compared with glucose and fructose, galactose is not found in high quantities in any food.
Foods high in galactose include milk-based puddings, sweetened yogurt, cherries, honey, celery, kiwifruit, hamburgers (with condiments), plums, low-fat mozzarella, and avocados. (2)
List of Foods High in Galactose
#1: Dulce De Leche
| Galactose per Cup | Galactose per 100g |
|---|---|
| 3.1g | 1g |
#2: Low-Fat Greek Yogurt
| Galactose per 7oz Container | Galactose per 100g |
|---|---|
| 1.3g | 0.6g |
#7: Hamburger with Condiments
| Galactose per Burger | Galactose per 100g |
|---|---|
| 0.3g | 0.1g |
#9: Low-Fat Mozzarella
| Galactose per Ounce | Galactose per 100g |
|---|---|
| 0.2g | 0.8g |
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Data Sources and References
- Galactose metabolism and health. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2015 Jul;18(4):422-7. doi: 10.1097/MCO.0000000000000189.
- USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28.