Low Calorie Fruits: Which Fruits Are Lowest in Calories?

Low calorie fruits are a powerful tool for calorie tracking because they provide volume, sweetness, and micronutrients without a big calorie cost. Not all fruits are created equal though.

Berries are the lowest calorie fruits per cup. Strawberries have about 50 calories per cup. Blueberries have around 85 calories per cup. Raspberries are roughly 65 calories per cup. Berries are also high in fiber and antioxidants.

Watermelon is one of the most volume efficient fruits you can eat. A two cup serving of diced watermelon has about 80 calories. Watermelon is over 90 percent water, which is why you can eat a large bowl for very few calories.

Cantaloupe is similar to watermelon in calorie density. A cup of diced cantaloupe has about 55 calories. Honeydew melon is slightly higher at about 65 calories per cup.

Peaches and nectarines are around 60 calories for a medium sized fruit. These are excellent choices when they are in season.

Plums are roughly 75 calories per fruit depending on size. They are portable and require no preparation.

Grapefruit is about 90 calories for half a medium fruit. The tart flavor makes it a good option if you find other fruits too sweet.

Oranges come in at about 70 calories for a medium navel orange. A whole orange is more filling than a glass of orange juice for half the calories.

Apples are roughly 95 calories for a medium apple. The fiber content makes apples one of the most filling fruits.

Pears are similar to apples at about 100 calories for a medium fruit. They have a higher fiber content than most fruits.

Bananas are often avoided in low calorie eating, but a medium banana is only about 105 calories. They are higher in sugar than most fruits, but also provide potassium.

Grapes are around 100 calories per cup. Pre portioning them into small bags helps control intake.

Mangoes are about 100 calories per cup of diced fruit. A half cup serving is a reasonable portion.

Cherries are roughly 90 calories per cup without pits. They contain melatonin and have anti inflammatory properties.

Dried fruits are the one category to watch carefully. A small handful of raisins has about 130 calories.

The best approach is to make berries and melons your everyday choices, use apples and pears as filling snacks, and treat higher sugar fruits as smaller servings. Logging your fruit in the easy app helps you see which choices fit your daily targets best.