Top 10 Foods Highest in Galactose

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Galactose is a simple ‘monosaccharide’ sugar naturally occurring in milk. Joined with glucose, it forms lactose, the principal sugar in milk and dairy foods. 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)
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List of Foods High in Galactose

#1: Dulce De Leche
Galactose per Cup | Galactose per 100g | Galactose per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
3.1g | 1g | 0.7g |

#2: Low-Fat Greek Yogurt
Galactose per 7oz Container | Galactose per 100g | Galactose per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
1.3g | 0.6g | 1.8g |

#3: Cherries
Galactose per Cup | Galactose per 100g | Galactose per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
0.9g | 0.6g | 1.9g |

#4: Honey
Galactose per Tblsp | Galactose per 100g | Galactose per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
0.7g | 3.1g | 2g |

#5: Celery
Galactose per Cup Raw | Galactose per 100g | Galactose per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
0.3g | 0.5g | 6.9g |

#6: Kiwifruit
Galactose per Cup | Galactose per 100g | Galactose per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
0.3g | 0.2g | 0.6g |

#7: Hamburger with Condiments
Galactose per Burger | Galactose per 100g | Galactose per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
0.3g | 0.1g | 0.1g |
#8: Plums
Galactose per Cup | Galactose per 100g | Galactose per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
0.2g | 0.1g | 0.6g |

#9: Low-Fat Mozzarella
Galactose per Ounce | Galactose per 100g | Galactose per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
0.2g | 0.8g | 0.5g |
#10: Avocados
Galactose per Avocado | Galactose per 100g | Galactose per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
0.2g | 0.1g | 0.1g |
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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.
- U.S. Agricultural Research Service Food Data Central
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