Eating fruit without the guilt? Absolutely! If you’re watching what you eat or simply keeping an eye on your figure, it helps to know which fruits to choose. Here are the 10 lowest-calorie fruits, with their calories per 100 g, and rhubarb tops the list. They’re perfect for snacks, smoothies or light desserts.
Discover light fruits that deserve their place in a balanced diet, without sacrificing pleasure or flavour. Let’s dive into this fruity, light and delicious top 10!
The top 10 lowest-calorie fruits
1. Rhubarb: Only 19 kcal per 100 g
The ultimate winner! Rhubarb is surprisingly light. At just 19 kcal, it’s perfect for a fruity dessert that breaks the mould.
✔ Very low in natural sugar
✔ High in fibre
✔ Best enjoyed as a light compote or herbal infusion
🔎 Quick tip: avoid loading it with sugar, so it stays a light option.
2. Watermelon: Water-rich and ultra-light
Watermelon is made up of more than 90% water, with barely 30–31 kcal per 100 g. Your go-to summer refresher.
✔ Refreshing and thirst-quenching
✔ Full of water
✔ Great as a snack, in a smoothie or tossed in a salad
👉 To mix up the flavours, pair it with fresh mint and a sprinkle of chia seeds!
3. Melon: The king of light starters
Melon is also remarkably low in calories: 31 kcal per 100 g. Its naturally sweet flavour wins you over — without the calorie cost.
✔ A source of beta-carotene
✔ Provides fibre and minerals
✔ Delicious with cured ham or as a sweet treat
4. Blackberry: Small fruit, big treat
At just 37 kcal per 100 g, the blackberry is as beautiful as it is delicious. It has a lovely deep colour and a naturally sweet flavour.
✔ A source of fibre
✔ A late-summer berry
✔ Enjoy fresh or as a light coulis
5. Strawberry: The ultimate feel-good fruit
Strawberries are not only delicious — they’re also wonderfully light on calories: 36 kcal per 100 g.
✔ Packed with vitamin C
✔ Low glycaemic index
✔ Perfect with plain yogurt or in a fruit salad
👉 For even healthier snacking, also check out the 10 lowest-sugar fruits.
6. Grapefruit: Tangy and refreshing
Known for its tangy freshness, grapefruit contains around 41 kcal per 100 g. It’s a natural partner for a light meal.
✔ Low glycaemic index
✔ Rich in vitamin C and water
✔ Great as a juice or in a fruit salad
💡 Best avoided in the morning if you’re sensitive to acidity.
7. Redcurrant: The little red berry that delivers
Redcurrants contain around 40 kcal per 100 g. Tart yet refreshing, and naturally low in sugar.
✔ A source of fibre
✔ A tangy flavour
✔ Ideal in a light jam or scattered over porridge
8. Raspberry: Indulgent and light all at once
Raspberries are both indulgent and sensible: between 40 and 52 kcal per 100 g depending on the variety. They suit every craving, from breakfast to dessert!
✔ Intense, fruity aroma
✔ Very high in fibre
✔ Perfect in a bowl or a healthy dessert
9. Apricot: The golden fruit of summer
Often overlooked, the apricot comes in at 45–50 kcal per 100 g. It’s rich in beta-carotene, with soft, tender flesh.
✔ A lovely orange colour
✔ Easy to take along
✔ Enjoy fresh or in a sweet-and-savoury salad
10. Peach: Soft, juicy, and low in calories
The peach rounds off this list with 39 to 50 kcal per 100 g, depending on the variety. Juicy, refreshing, and ideal for a mid-day snack.
✔ Juicy flesh
✔ A delicate fragrance
✔ Delicious in a smoothie, compote, or eaten whole
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Frequently asked questions
What is the lowest-calorie fruit?
In our ranking, it’s rhubarb, with just 19 kcal per 100 g. It’s followed by watermelon (30–31 kcal per 100 g) and melon (31 kcal per 100 g). To keep it light, enjoy it as a compote or herbal infusion, without adding too much sugar.
Which low-calorie fruits are best in summer?
Watermelon, which is more than 90% water, and melon are perfectly refreshing. Apricots (45–50 kcal per 100 g) and peaches (39 to 50 kcal per 100 g) also slip easily into your snacks, whether in a smoothie, in a salad or on their own.
Are berries low in calories?
Yes, several make our top 10: strawberries (36 kcal per 100 g), blackberries (37 kcal per 100 g), redcurrants (around 40 kcal per 100 g) and raspberries (between 40 and 52 kcal per 100 g depending on the variety). Enjoy them on their own, with plain yogurt or in a bowl.
How can I keep a fruit dessert light?
The simplest way is to limit added sugar, just as we suggest for rhubarb. Opt for fresh fruit on its own, in a fruit salad, as a light coulis or with plain yogurt. For watermelon, a little fresh mint and a sprinkle of chia seeds are all you need for a tasty change.
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