Vegetables - Glycemic Index Database
Complete glycemic index guide for vegetables. Compare 55 foods, find low GI options, and make diabetes-friendly choices.
55
Total Foods
41
Low GI (≤55)
3
Medium GI (56-69)
11
High GI (>70)
Best Vegetables for Diabetes
Low glycemic index options that help maintain stable blood sugar
Vegetables to Limit with Diabetes
High glycemic index foods that may cause blood sugar spikes
Vegetables with Low Glycemic Index Chart (≤55) - Best for Blood Sugar Control
These vegetables have a low glycemic index, causing a slow and steady rise in blood sugar. Ideal for diabetes management and sustained energy.
Avocado
Vegetables
GI 10
Glycemic Index10 (Low)
0
55
70
100
160
calories
9g
carbs
0.9
GL
Protein: 2gFat: 15g
Broccoli
Vegetables
GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
35
calories
3.1g
carbs
0.5
GL
Protein: 3.5gFat: 0.4g
Brussels sprouts - Fresh
Vegetables
GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
36
calories
7.1g
carbs
1.1
GL
Protein: 2.5gFat: 0.5g
Squash
Vegetables
GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
24
calories
4.6g
carbs
0.7
GL
Protein: 0.6gFat: 0.3g
White cabbage
Vegetables
GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
24
calories
5.8g
carbs
0.9
GL
Protein: 1.2gFat: 0.1g
Brussels sprouts
Vegetables
GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
46
calories
2.3g
carbs
0.3
GL
Protein: 3.6gFat: 2.4g
Sauerkraut
Vegetables
GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
29
calories
5g
carbs
0.8
GL
Protein: 1.7gFat: 0.1g
Cauliflower
Vegetables
GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
25
calories
5.3g
carbs
0.8
GL
Protein: 2gFat: 0.1g
Pickled Cucumber
Vegetables
GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
18
calories
4.6g
carbs
0.7
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0g
Black olives
Vegetables
GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
361
calories
32g
carbs
4.8
GL
Protein: 2.2gFat: 8.7g
Cucumber
Vegetables
GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
15
calories
2.8g
carbs
0.4
GL
Protein: 0.8gFat: 0.1g
Dill pickles
Vegetables
GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
16
calories
1.3g
carbs
0.2
GL
Protein: 2.8gFat: 0g
Olives
Vegetables
GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
115
calories
6.3g
carbs
0.9
GL
Protein: 0.8gFat: 10.7g
Sweet pepper
Vegetables
GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
27
calories
5.3g
carbs
0.8
GL
Protein: 1.3gFat: 0g
Chilli
Vegetables
GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
40
calories
9.5g
carbs
1.4
GL
Protein: 2gFat: 0.2g
Chilli Green - Fresh
Vegetables
GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
40
calories
8g
carbs
1.2
GL
Protein: 2gFat: 0.2g
Rhubarb
Vegetables
GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
13
calories
2.5g
carbs
0.4
GL
Protein: 0.7gFat: 0.1g
Radish
Vegetables
GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
20
calories
3.4g
carbs
0.5
GL
Protein: 1.2gFat: 0.1g
Sweet pepper (red, green), paprika
Vegetables
GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
33
calories
6.9g
carbs
1
GL
Protein: 1.3gFat: 0g
Salted cucumbers
Vegetables
GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
11
calories
2.3g
carbs
0.3
GL
Protein: 0.3gFat: 0.2g
Cauliflower - Fresh
Vegetables
GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
30
calories
5.4g
carbs
0.8
GL
Protein: 2.5gFat: 0.3g
Braised Cauliflower
Vegetables
GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
29
calories
0.3g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 1.8gFat: 4g
Zucchini
Vegetables
GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
17
calories
3.1g
carbs
0.5
GL
Protein: 1.2gFat: 0.3g
Artichoke
Vegetables
GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
28
calories
6g
carbs
1.2
GL
Protein: 1.2gFat: 0.1g
Eggplant
Vegetables
GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
35
calories
8.7g
carbs
1.7
GL
Protein: 0.8gFat: 0.2g
Capers
Vegetables
GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
30
calories
4.2g
carbs
0.8
GL
Protein: 2.1gFat: 0.5g
Kohlrabi
Vegetables
GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
42
calories
10.6g
carbs
2.1
GL
Protein: 2.8gFat: 0g
Chinese cabbage
Vegetables
GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
12
calories
2.2g
carbs
0.4
GL
Protein: 1.1gFat: 0.2g
Ratatouille
Vegetables
GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
38
calories
5g
carbs
1
GL
Protein: 0.9gFat: 1.6g
Carrot - Fresh
Vegetables
GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
41
calories
6.8g
carbs
2
GL
Protein: 0.9gFat: 0.2g
Tomatoes - Fresh
Vegetables
GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
24
calories
3.8g
carbs
1.1
GL
Protein: 1.1gFat: 0.2g
Turnip - Raw
Vegetables
GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
30
calories
6.2g
carbs
1.9
GL
Protein: 1.5gFat: 0.1g
Beetroot - Fresh
Vegetables
GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
43
calories
8.8g
carbs
2.6
GL
Protein: 1.5gFat: 0.1g
Scorzonera - Kozelec
Vegetables
GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
17
calories
1g
carbs
0.3
GL
Protein: 1gFat: 1g
Tomatoes
Vegetables
GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
24
calories
3.8g
carbs
1.1
GL
Protein: 1.1gFat: 0.2g
Turnip, Fresh Turnip
Vegetables
GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
28
calories
6g
carbs
1.8
GL
Protein: 1gFat: 0g
Tomatoes - Dried
Vegetables
GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
170
calories
29g
carbs
10.2
GL
Protein: 6.3gFat: 4.3g
Eggplant Caviar
Vegetables
GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
146
calories
13.3g
carbs
5.3
GL
Protein: 1.7gFat: 5.1g
Broccoli - Cooked
Vegetables
GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
45
calories
7g
carbs
3.1
GL
Protein: 3gFat: 1g
Jerusalem artichoke - Fresh
Vegetables
GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
61
calories
12.8g
carbs
6.4
GL
Protein: 2.1gFat: 0.1g
Chayote - Mexican cucumber, mashed from it
Vegetables
GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
19
calories
4.5g
carbs
2.3
GL
Protein: 0.8gFat: 0.1g
Vegetables with Medium Glycemic Index Chart (56-69) - Moderate Impact
These vegetables have a moderate glycemic index. Best consumed with protein or fiber to minimize blood sugar impact.
Canned vegetables - Factory
Vegetables
GI 65
Glycemic Index65 (Medium)
0
55
70
100
77
calories
5.2g
carbs
3.4
GL
Protein: 3.2gFat: 2.8g
Beets - Boiled
Vegetables
GI 65
Glycemic Index65 (Medium)
0
55
70
100
49
calories
10.8g
carbs
7
GL
Protein: 1.8gFat: 0g
Pumpkin
Vegetables
GI 65
Glycemic Index65 (Medium)
0
55
70
100
26
calories
7g
carbs
4.5
GL
Protein: 1gFat: 0.1g
Vegetables with High Glycemic Index Chart (>70) - Quick Energy Source
These vegetables have a high glycemic index, causing rapid blood sugar spikes. Use caution with diabetes - best for post-workout recovery or when quick energy is needed.
Sweet potato - Batata, Yam
Vegetables
GI 70
Glycemic Index70 (High)
0
55
70
100
77
calories
15.8g
carbs
11.1
GL
Protein: 1.4gFat: 0.4g
Rutabaga, fodder beets
Vegetables
GI 70
Glycemic Index70 (High)
0
55
70
100
39
calories
8.7g
carbs
6.1
GL
Protein: 1.3gFat: 0.2g
Boiled potatoes
Vegetables
GI 70
Glycemic Index70 (High)
0
55
70
100
80
calories
17.5g
carbs
12.3
GL
Protein: 1.8gFat: 0.1g
Squash caviar
Vegetables
GI 75
Glycemic Index75 (High)
0
55
70
100
83
calories
4.8g
carbs
3.6
GL
Protein: 1.3gFat: 8.1g
Pumpkin - Boiled
Vegetables
GI 75
Glycemic Index75 (High)
0
55
70
100
26
calories
7g
carbs
5.3
GL
Protein: 1gFat: 0.1g
Mashed potatoes
Vegetables
GI 83
Glycemic Index83 (High)
0
55
70
100
72
calories
13.7g
carbs
11.4
GL
Protein: 1.7gFat: 1.2g
Carrot - Cooked
Vegetables
GI 85
Glycemic Index85 (High)
0
55
70
100
25
calories
5g
carbs
4.3
GL
Protein: 0.8gFat: 0.3g
Parsnip
Vegetables
GI 85
Glycemic Index85 (High)
0
55
70
100
75
calories
18g
carbs
15.3
GL
Protein: 1.2gFat: 0.3g
Turnip - Cooked, Boiled
Vegetables
GI 85
Glycemic Index85 (High)
0
55
70
100
26
calories
4.6g
carbs
3.9
GL
Protein: 1.7gFat: 0.2g
Baked potato
Vegetables
GI 95
Glycemic Index95 (High)
0
55
70
100
93
calories
21.1g
carbs
20
GL
Protein: 2.5gFat: 0.1g
Fried potato
Vegetables
GI 95
Glycemic Index95 (High)
0
55
70
100
149
calories
20.1g
carbs
19.1
GL
Protein: 2.8gFat: 7g