How Much Sugar Is in a Kiwi?
A medium kiwi has about 6 g of natural sugar, plus more vitamin C than an orange in a much smaller package.
Moderate sugar
6g sugar
in 1 medium kiwi (69 g) · about 1.4 teaspoons
- Per serving
- 6 g
- Per 100 g
- 9 g
- Type
- Natural sugar
- In teaspoons
- ≈ 1.4 tsp
Fine in a portion — worth keeping an eye on.
A single kiwi is small, so even with 9 g of sugar per 100 g, one fruit only delivers about 6 g of sugar — a modest amount. It comes with about 2 g of fibre and more vitamin C, gram for gram, than an orange.
Because kiwis are small and intensely flavoured, two or three make a satisfying serving without a big sugar total. Eating the skin (rinsed) adds extra fibre if the fuzz doesn't bother you.
Lower-sugar swaps
- Two kiwis instead of a glass of juice for the same vitamin C with far less sugar
- Slice into plain yogurt for natural sweetness and colour
Frequently asked questions
- Is kiwi low in sugar?
- It's moderate per 100 g, but because a single kiwi is small, one fruit only carries about 6 g of sugar in total.
- Can you eat kiwi skin?
- Yes — it's edible and adds fibre, though most people prefer to peel it for texture rather than any sugar difference.
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Sugar values from USDA FoodData Central; actual amounts vary by brand, ripeness, and recipe. Last updated 2026-08-09.