Glucose: LowNOVA 1

How Many Calories for Raspberry?

1 portion (~80g, about a small punnet handful) of raspberry contains around 27 calories (34 kcal per 100g). Raspberry is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed).

Nutrition per 100g

NutrientPer 100gPer serving
Energy34 kcal / 141 kJ27 kcal
Protein0.8g0.6g
Carbohydrates5.1g4.1g
of which sugars5.1g
Fat0.3g0.2g
of which saturated0.1g
Fibre3.7g
Salt0.01g

Serving size: 1 portion (~80g, about a small punnet handful) · Source: Tesco product page, October 2025

Glucose impact

Low

Glucose risk

Raspberries contain 5.1g of sugars per 100g, but their glycaemic index is only around 25. The 3.7g of fibre per 100g — an unusually high ratio for a fruit — significantly slows sugar absorption. An 80g portion delivers just 4.1g of carbohydrate. For context, you would need to eat nearly 500g of raspberries to get the same sugar hit as a single banana.

Processing level

NOVA 1 (unprocessed)

Fresh raspberries are a completely unprocessed single-ingredient food — just the fruit. They contain no additives, preservatives, or added sugars. Frozen raspberries also remain NOVA 1. However, raspberry-flavoured products (raspberry turnovers, raspberry tarts, raspberry yoghurt alternatives) are typically NOVA 3-4 due to added flour, sugar, butter, and flavourings.

Raspberry at Tesco

Source: Tesco product page, October 2025

£2.00*NOVA 1 (unprocessed)
NOVA 1 (unprocessed)
£1.70*NOVA 4 (ultra-processed)
£1.20*NOVA 4 (ultra-processed)

*Prices were correct at the time of collection and may have since changed. Check Tesco.com for current pricing.

What to watch for when shopping

Fresh raspberries are always NOVA 1 and among the best fruits for blood sugar. The danger is raspberry-flavoured products — turnovers (342 kcal, NOVA 4), tarts (390 kcal, NOVA 4), and soya yoghurt alternatives all contain refined flour, added sugar, and ultra-processed ingredients. If it says 'raspberry' but is not actual raspberries, check the label carefully. Budget tip: Tesco Raspberries 150G at £2.00 (£13.33/kg) is the standard option; buying larger packs when available offers better per-kg value.

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