Goal-Based Food Ranking

Foods low in sugar

This guide presents common foods ranked by sugars from lowest concentration to highest concentration for general dietary patterns across all common food categories. The selections highlight qualifying whole foods evaluated on verified nutrient values per serving weight. Each food in this reference collection comes from primary dietary databases to support balanced meal planning. Readers can compare these everyday items to meet personal nutritional targets while maintaining a varied diet. The entries focus on familiar grocery staples suitable for home preparation across diverse cooking styles. Review the table below to explore detailed nutritional amounts and incorporate these nutrient sources into your routine.

Ranking Rule

Ranked by sugars per 100 g, from lowest concentration to highest concentration, for all common food categories, selecting the top 10 qualifying foods.

Foods low in sugar
Rank Food Value (per 100 g) Per serving
1 Beef, chuck for stew, separable lean and fat, all grades, raw 0 g 0 g (4 oz)
2 Beef, chuck for stew, separable lean and fat, choice, raw 0 g 0 g (4 oz)
3 Beef, grass-fed, ground, raw 0 g 0 g (4 oz)
4 Beef, New Zealand, imported, tenderloin, separable lean only, raw 0 g 0 g (4 oz)
5 Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw 0 g 0 g (4 oz)
6 Butter, Clarified butter (ghee) 0 g N/A
7 Cheese, feta 0 g 0 g (1 cup, crumbled)
8 Cheese, swiss 0 g 0 g (1 cup, diced)
9 Chicken, broilers or fryers, drumstick, meat and skin, raw 0 g 0 g (4 oz)
10 Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat only, raw 0 g 0 g (1 wing, bone and skin removed (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken))

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