ED-Kejriwal diabetes row: How much sugar mangoes and popular fruits contain

By Priyanka Deshpande

CNBC-TV18.com

Published April 19, 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) told the court on April 18 that despite having type 2 diabetes, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is consuming high-sugar foods like mangoes and sweets daily, to create grounds for medical bail.

Kejriwal's lawyer on April 19 dismissed ED's claims as 'petty' and 'ridiculous,' stating that out of 48 meals received, only 3 included mangoes. He argued that mangoes have lower sugar content than rice. Let's compare the sugar levels in mangoes with other common fruits:

Mango

Sugar content (per 100gm): 14gm

Dates

Sugar content (per 100gm): 63gm

Grapes

Sugar content (per 100gm): 16gm

Pomegrante

Sugar content (per 100gm): 14gm

Banana

Sugar content (per 100gm): 12gm

Pineapple

Sugar content (per 100gm): 10gm

Apple

Sugar content (per 100gm): 10gm

Orange

Sugar content (per 100gm): 9gm

Guava

Sugar content (per 100gm): 9gm

Watermelon

Sugar content (per 100gm): 6gm

Cranberry

Sugar content (per 100gm): 4gm

Lemon

Sugar content (per 100gm): 2.5gm