Difference between fruit sugar and added sugar explained

Is the sugar in fruit the same as added sugar?04:26, 19 Jul 2026You will no doubt have heard that fruit is "full of sugar" and that it's the same sugar that you find in cakes, chocolate and soft drinks. You may also have seen so-called health influencers claiming you should stay away from fruit, or at least limit your intake, for this reason.‌But what is the reality? Is fruit sugar the same as added sugar and do they have the same impact on your body and your weight? A well-known heart surgeon is among those to have addressed the issue recently. Dr Jeremy London was asked if the two sugars are the same.‌Dr London, who holds board certification in general surgery, vascular surgery and thoracic surgery, and frequently shares advice through social media and interviews, said: "Chemically, the