Question: are dried fruits high glycemic?
Answer: The glycaemic index of some common dried fruits includes dates-62, dried apples-29, dried apricots-30, dried peaches-35, dried plums-29, figs-61, raisin-59, prunes-38. About 22% to 51% of this sugar is fructose which can cause negative health effects weight gain, heart disease, diabetes if taken in excess.