Sweet, juicy and packed with nutrients, a ripe piece of fruit is the treat we can all feel good about indulging in. But some fruits are more useful than others when it comes to helping us hit our health goals, particularly when eating on a budget and trying to keep our sugar levels in check. So, where should you be looking when it comes to sweet treats, and are there any fruits we should actually avoid? We spoke to a nutritionist to learn which fruits are the pick of the crop.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the best and worst fruits according to experts – counting down from the healthiest to the one with the least nutritional value.

We've based our ranking on the health-boosting credentials of each fruit, with input from a registered nutritionist.