Glucose Rich Foods
List of Glucose Rich Foods
Glucose is a simple carbohydrate that ensures almost 70% of our daily needed energy. Besides, it is required for the synthesis of proteins, nucleic acids, and fats. In other words, glucose is an essential substance for our organisms. If there is not enough glucose in the blood - a state called hypoglycemia - we feel hunger, general weakness, sleepiness, dizziness, confusion, etc. But we have to remember about the other side of the coin. In particular, excessive glucose consumption may lead to hyperglycemia, which increases the risk of obesity, diabetes mellitus type 2, cardiovascular diseases, and oncology.
It’s important to mention that this article explores foods high in free glucose, while some people are looking for foods high in starch when searching for foods high in glucose.
To learn about foods high in starch, check out our Foods High in Starch page.
The carbohydrate content of foods high in starch and oligosaccharides, such as lactose, is transformed into glucose since it consists of glucose and other single sugar items like galactose. Corn, rice, and potatoes are high in starch. Dairy products such as yogurt, butter, and milk are high in lactose. Thus, a small amount of free glucose does not exclude the chance of hyperglycemia.
Honey is high calorie product, rich in carbohydrates, considered to be a natural sugar substitute. The main carbohydrates are glucose and fructose, which proportion varies depends on the honey type. There are practically no fats and proteins in honey, and vitamin and mineral contents are minimal. Honey has been used as a powerful antibacterial, anti-imflammatory, immunomodulating, regenerating and analgesic agent since the ancient times. However, that applies only to the natural honey. It’s worth mentioning, that honey may become a strong allergen. 
Honey is also rich in Net carbs, Carbs and Sugar
Net carbs
Carbs
Sugar
Dried fruits are also high in sugars and calories. The percentage of carbohydrates depends on the fruit type, drying type, and additional sugar amount. Dried fruits are a gold mine of vitamins and minerals, especially Vitamin A and Potassium, which protect our eyesight and contribute to the right work of the heart respectively. They are also high in fiber, which helps digestion. The valuables are the dried fruits without sugar adding. 
Dried fruit is also rich in Potassium, Vitamin A and Fiber
Potassium
Vitamin A
Fiber
Raisins are kind of dried fruits, obtained by drying grapes, consists of much more valuable substances, than fresh ones. It is the source of glucose and fructose – quick calories, which makes it popular among the sportsmen to quick recovering the energy. It is also high in vitamins, minerals and fiber. 
Raisin is also rich in Net carbs, Carbs and Potassium
Net carbs
Carbs
Potassium
Prune is another type on dried fruits. It is high in glucose and fructose too. Prune is high in vitamins and minerals, especially high in Potassium and Vitamin K, each of them has an essential role for cardiovascular system. Prune is used as a laxative owing to the high amount of fiber. 
Prunes is also rich in Potassium, Fiber and Carbs
Potassium
Fiber
Carbs
Date palm is a quite calorie food. Ancient sages and Arabian warriors ate only them during a long period of time. They are further very high in fiber, vitamins and minerals, and widely used in a dietology. 
Dates is also rich in Carbs, Potassium and Net carbs
Carbs
Potassium
Net carbs
The barbecue souse contains free glucose, is a middle calorie food. We should warn you about the high content of Sodium in the souse. 
Barbecue sauce is also rich in Sodium, Net carbs and Carbs
Sodium
Net carbs
Carbs
Agava nectar, these days is considered to be a natural sugar substitute, and is very popular among the supporters of the healthy nutrition. Nevertheless, it is not that simple, despite the low glycemic index, agava nectar may be harmful. It contains huge amount of fructose, and the abuse may lead to the resistance of insulin, metabolic disorders, diabetes mellitus type 2, and cardiovascular diseases. There are hardly any minerals in agava nectar, but it is rich in vitamins, particularly in Vitamin C. 
Agave nectar is also rich in Net carbs, Carbs and Vitamin C
Net carbs
Carbs
Vitamin C
Jackfruit is also rich in free glucose, vitamins, especially Vitamins C and B6. From the viewpoint of minerals jackfruit rich in Potassium and Calcium. 
Jackfruit is also rich in Potassium, Vitamin C and Net carbs
Potassium
Vitamin C
Net carbs
Balsamic vinegar contains less glucose, than other foods in our list. Vitamins are practically missing here, and the mineral content is modest. 
Balsamic vinegar is also rich in Sugar, Net carbs and Carbs
Sugar
Net carbs
Carbs
The proportion of sugars as well as the glycemic index of bananas depends on the stage of ripeness, so diabetics should avoid of ripped ones. Bananas high in Potassium, which is essential to the right function of heart. 
Banana is also rich in Potassium, Vitamin C and Fiber
Potassium
Vitamin C
Fiber
Different types of grapes contain various amount of glucose, we give the average. Anyway, there is less glucose in a fresh fruit, than in raisins. Vitamin K is the only substance, which high in fresh fruit. 
Grape is also rich in Vitamin C, Manganese and Manganese
Vitamin C
Manganese
Manganese
Common plums include less sugars, vitamins and minerals due to the high quantity of containing water. It should be emphasized that fresh plums contain more Vitamin C, than dried ones. 
Plum is also rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Cryptoxanthin, beta
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Cryptoxanthin, beta
Energetic Red Bull is a famous source of glucose. It is worth highlighting the high levels of Vitamins B. It contains caffeine as much as in a cup of coffee. Taurine and alpine water are the special components of Red Bull. 
Red Bull Energy Drink is also rich in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Glucose is often called corn sugar because it is commonly commercially manufactured from cornstarch. It is relatively rich in free glucose. It is good source of Phosphorus and Zink as well as the vitamins B. 
Corn raw is also rich in Magnesium, Vitamin C and Folate, food
Magnesium
Vitamin C
Folate, food
Smoothie also contains glucose, but the absolute value isn’t high enough because of the main component is water. Smoothie is in high in vitamin C, as well as in Vitamin A. 
Smoothie is also rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Calcium
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Calcium
References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.
- Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/nutrients
- Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/nutrients
- Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/nutrients
- Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/nutrients
- Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/nutrients
- Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/nutrients
- Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/nutrients
- Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/nutrients
- Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/nutrients
- Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/nutrients
- Grape - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174682/nutrients
- Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/nutrients
- Red Bull Energy Drink - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173210/nutrients
- Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/nutrients
- Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/nutrients