Fruit Juice vs Whole Fruits: A Study on Sugars & Nutrition PDF

## Exp No. _ ### Date _ ### Page No. 31. ## Filling and conducive to weight management - Whole fruits have less glycemic index (GI), which is reflected in the absorption of sugars into the bloodstream. - For example - glycemic index of orange - 40, mango - 50, pomegranate - 55, litchi - 50. ##...

## Exp No. _ ### Date _ ### Page No. 31. ## Filling and conducive to weight management - Whole fruits have less glycemic index (GI), which is reflected in the absorption of sugars into the bloodstream. - For example - glycemic index of orange - 40, mango - 50, pomegranate - 55, litchi - 50. ## Fruit Juices - Are high in simple sugars, they cause rapid spikes in the bloodstream followed by dips, leading to increased insulin resistance and potentially contributing to weight gain and metabolic disorders. - Typically fruit juices have more sugar content like: - Litchi: 15 - Mango: 13.3 - Pomegranate: 15.5 - Orange: 13 ## Whole fruits - Have higher glycemic index because the fiber is removed during processing, leading to quicker sugar absorption. - Overall, while fruit juices can provide hydration, but they lack the structural integrity and broader spectrum of nutrients found in Whole fruits. ## Conclusion - Consuming whole fruits is generally better for blood sugar management compared to fruit juices and eating whole fruits is a superior choice for optimal nutrition and health benefits. ## Exp No. _ ### Date _ ### Page No. 30. ## Model - A model is a representation of ideas, events, and processes that helps to understand and explain observations, make predictions, and communicate explanations. - For example - a physical model of a product or structure, helps students to understand and communicate their ideas and concepts in a more tangible and understandable way. ## Our model - sugar content in fruits v/s fruit juices - The composition of fruits and fruit juices differ with respect to calories provided, and the type of carbohydrates. - Whole fruits contain vitamins, calcium, potassium, flavonoids and fiber. All these, in addition to natural sugars, contribute to overall nutritional components. - Conversely, fruit juices contain calories, fiber, and carbohydrates. - Fruit juices have more calories and no fiber than whole fruits, the sugar content in fruit juice clearly shows that fruit juices are richer in calories and carbs than their whole fruit. - Generally whole fruits like litchi (9.3g), orange (6.86g), mango (7.77g) and pomegranate (10.87g) have a high total free sugar content and are low in water content and fiber, making them less prone to causing spikes in blood sugar.