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Foods Containing Sucrose

Sucrose is a complex carbohydrate made of fructose and glucose. It is naturally found in fruits and vegetables, sugar cane and sugar beets and extracted for use as a sweetener.

  1. Sweeteners

    • Brown sugar contains high amounts of sucrose, about 49,755 mg per cup. Maple syrup is close with 43,127 mg and honey is healthier with 586 mg per cup.

    Fresh Fruit

    • Mango ranks high on the sucrose scale with 9.9 grams per 100 grams. Other fruits with a high sucrose content are pineapple, peach, cantaloupe, apricots, oranges and nectarines.

    Fresh Vegetables

    • Canned beets contain 35,001 mg of sucrose per cup, while the same amount of raw carrots has 17,516 mg. Additional vegetables with lots of sucrose include peas, corn, sweet potatoes, cabbage and tomatoes.

    Nuts

    • Dried packaged coconut measures in with 15,881 mg of sucrose per cup. Raw nuts contain less sucrose; pistachios contain 2,513 mg of sucrose per cup and cashews 2,101 mg.

    Commercial Beverages

    • Gatorade contains as much as 7,078 mg of sucrose per cup. Sprite has 3,251 mg and Powerade 1,250 mg.

    Common Fast Food Products

    • McDonald's Hot Fudge Sundae contains 21,171 mg of sucrose per serving. 12 oz of Light ice cream with cookie bits has 1,857 mg of sucrose and KFC's coleslaw 14,138 mg per package.

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