Raspberries

fruits

Raspberries

9/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 4.6

Rated by 11 diets

10 approve0 caution1 avoid

How the diets react

Approves10
Disapproves1
Is Raspberries Healthy?

Yes — Raspberries is broadly considered healthy. 10 out of 11 diets approve it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
Calories
52kcal
Protein
1.2g
Carbs
12g
Fat
0.7g
Fiber
6.5g
Sugar
4.4g
Sodium
1mg

Diet Ratings

KetoApproved

1 cup (~123g) contains ~7g net carbs (high fiber offsets total carbs). Most keto-friendly berry option. Moderate portions fit easily within daily carb limits.

VeganApproved

Whole plant food, naturally vegan, high in fiber and antioxidants. No animal-derived ingredients or processing.

PaleoApproved

Excellent paleo berry. Very low sugar, high fiber, nutrient-dense, and rich in antioxidants. Wild berries were dietary staples for Paleolithic humans. No anti-nutrients.

MediterraneanApproved

Raspberries are nutrient-dense berries with exceptional fiber content, polyphenols, and antioxidants. They are strongly encouraged in Mediterranean diet as part of daily plant-based food consumption.

CarnivoreAvoid

Plant-derived berry with carbohydrates and plant compounds. Excluded from carnivore diet as a plant food.

Whole30Approved

Whole fruit with no added ingredients. Explicitly compliant as a natural fruit allowed on Whole30.

Low-FODMAPApproved

Monash University rates raspberries as low-FODMAP at a generous serving of 1 cup (125g). They are among the lowest-FODMAP berries with minimal fermentable carbohydrates.

DASHApproved

Excellent DASH fruit. Very high in fiber, low in natural sugars, rich in potassium and antioxidants. Low sodium. One of the most nutrient-dense fruits.

ZoneApproved

Lowest glycemic fruit with exceptional fiber-to-carb ratio and polyphenol content. Minimal net carbs. One of Dr. Sears' top-tier fruit recommendations for Zone.

Exceptionally high in anthocyanins, ellagic acid, and fiber. Among the most anti-inflammatory fruits with strong antioxidant capacity. Low glycemic impact with excellent nutrient density.

GLP-1 FriendlyApproved

Highest fiber among common fruits (6.5g per 100g), low sugar (5.4g per 100g), excellent fiber-to-sugar ratio, high water content (85%), nutrient-dense. Ideal GLP-1 fruit choice.

Controversy Index

Score range: 210/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus4.6Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Raspberries

Keto 8/10
  • 7g net carbs per cup
  • 8g fiber per cup
  • Lowest net carb berry
  • Antioxidant rich
Vegan 9/10
  • whole food
  • no processing
  • high nutritional value
  • no animal products
Paleo 9/10
  • Unprocessed whole food
  • Very low glycemic impact
  • High fiber and antioxidants
  • Available to hunter-gatherers
Mediterranean 9/10
  • Excellent fiber source
  • High polyphenol content
  • Low sugar relative to fiber
  • Antioxidant properties
Whole30 10/10
  • Whole fruit
  • No added sugar
  • No processing
Low-FODMAP 9/10
  • Very low fructan content
  • Very low polyol content
  • Generous serving size permitted
DASH 9/10
  • Very high fiber
  • Low sugar content
  • High potassium
  • Antioxidant-rich
  • Low sodium
Zone 9/10
  • Lowest glycemic index among fruits
  • Highest fiber content
  • Rich polyphenol profile
  • Minimal net carbs
  • 1 serving ≈ 1 cup
  • Anthocyanins
  • Ellagic acid
  • High fiber
  • Low glycemic index
  • highest fiber content
  • low sugar
  • excellent fiber-to-sugar ratio
  • high water content
  • nutrient-dense