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Watermelon has a glycemic index (GI) between 72 and 80, depending on the type. That places it in the “high GI” category.
To put this in context, apples have a GI of 38, strawberries 41, and even plain white sugar is around 65.
In practical terms, eating a 150g serving of watermelon on an empty stomach can raise your blood sugar more dramatically than 50g of straight sugar.
And after that quick spike often comes an equally fast crash, leaving you feeling tired, hungry, and reaching for more sweets.
It’s a cycle of highs and lows that’s commonly referred to as the “sugar rollercoaster.”
Smart Ways to Eat Watermelon Without the Crash
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