Top 10 Foods Highest in Glucose

Glucose is a simple monosaccharide sugar and the principal energy source for both the brain and the body. (1)
Carbohydrates in foods are all ultimately broken down in the body into glucose. (1) If you are looking to manage your blood glucose levels, it is therefore important to balance your intake of both sugars and carbohydrates.
Low blood glucose leads to anxiety, hunger, and confusion. High blood glucose can lead to increased thirst, fatigue, and blurred vision. (2)
Foods naturally high in pure glucose include honey, agave, molasses, dried fruit, fruits, fruit juices, and sweet corn. These foods are healthy, in moderation, as part of a balanced diet, especially fresh fruits. Foods that typically have a lot of added glucose include sauces, salad dressings, pies, and sugary drinks. (3) Foods with high levels of added sugar should be limited, as over-consumption of these foods is associated with an increased risk of type II diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease.
Below are the top 10 foods highest in glucose, for more, see the extended list of glucose rich foods.
To find foods low in net-carbs see the lists of fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans low in net-carbs.
List of High Glucose Foods

Glucose per 16oz Glass | Glucose per 100g |
---|---|
34.5g (9 tsp) | 6.8g (1.7 tsp) |
More Fruit Juice High in Glucose
- 31.6g per 16oz pomegranate juice
- 13g per 16oz of apple juice
- 5.7g per cup (8oz) of orange juice

Glucose per 16oz Bottle | Glucose per 100g |
---|---|
20.2g (5 tsp) | 4.1g (1 tsp) |
More Sugary Drinks High in Glucose
- 15.4g per 16oz bottle of sprite
- 15.1g per 16oz bottle of ginger ale
- 9.9g per serving (9oz) of Monster energy drink
- 8.8g per 8oz can of Red Bull
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Glucose per 3 Pancakes | Glucose per 100g |
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11.2g (2.8 tsp) | 5.1g (1.3 tsp) |
More Fast Foods High in Glucose
- 5.5g in a McDonald's Hot Caramel Sunday
- 5.4g in an egg, cheese, and bacon sandwich
- 5.1g per package of McDonald's BBQ sauce
- 3.2g per burger with condiments
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Glucose per Cup | Glucose per 100g |
---|---|
10.9g (2.7 tsp) | 7.2g (1.8 tsp) |
More Fruits High in Glucose
- 10.1g per cup of cherries
- 8.4g per cup of sliced plums
- 7.5g per cup of sliced bananas
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Glucose per Cup | Glucose per 100g |
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9.4g (2.3 tsp) | 33.1g (8 tsp) |
More Dried Fruit High in Glucose
- 7.6g in 3 prunes
- 7.2g in 60 raisins
- 6g in 3 figs
See all fruits high in glucose.

Glucose per Tblsp | Glucose per 100g |
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7.5g (1.9 tsp) | 35.8g (9 tsp) |
- 2.4g per tblsp of molasses
- 0.6g per tsp of agave syrup

Glucose per Slice | Glucose per 100g |
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6.4g (1.6 tsp) | 4.9g (1.2 tsp) |
More Baked Goods High in Glucose
- 2.3g per bagel
- 2g per cinnamon roll
- 2g per pieces of chocolate cake with frosting
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Glucose per 5oz Slice | Glucose per 100g |
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5.6g (1.4 tsp) | 4g (1 tsp) |
More Cured Meats High in Glucose
- 1.5g per 3oz Kielbasa sausage
- 1.3g per frankfurter sausage

Glucose per Cup Cooked | Glucose per 100g |
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5g (1.2 tsp) | 3.4g (0.9 tsp) |

Glucose per 1/2 Cup | Glucose per 100g |
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2.9g (0.7 tsp) | 2.2g (0.6 tsp) |
More Sauces High in Glucose
- 2.8g per tblsp of average BBQ sauce
- 1.7g per tblsp of ketchup
- 0.8g per tblsp of peanut sauce
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More Glucose Rich Foods
Food | Serving | Glucose |
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1 Jackfruit | per cup sliced | 15.6g (3.9 tsp) |
2 Mamey Sapote | 1 cup chopped | 14g (3.5 tsp) |
3 Cherimoya | per cup pieces | 9.5g (2.4 tsp) |
4 Fried Yellow Plantains | per cup | 8.4g (2.1 tsp) |
5 Canned Tomato Puree | per cup | 6.1g (1.5 tsp) |
6 Commercial Cereals (Raisin Bran) | per cup | 6g (1.5 tsp) |
7 Fast Foods (Applebees Onion Rings) | per order | 4.1g (1 tsp) |
8 Baked Beans | per cup | 4g (1 tsp) |
9 Sweet Dessert Wine | per 5oz glass | 3.8g (1 tsp) |
10 Horchata | per cup | 3.7g (0.9 tsp) |
11 Rutabagas (Swedes, Neeps) | per cup cooked | 3.5g (0.9 tsp) |
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