Canned beetroot
Medium GI
GL 28 per typical can (400 g) · GL 7 per 100 g
- Low calorie content
- Sugar additive
Canned beetroot has a glycemic index of 64, higher than plain Beetroot (61). One typical can (400 g) adds a glycemic load of 28.
Updated Nov 12, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 6.4 per 100 g They do not contain added sugar and have a lower sodium content, which positively affects blood sugar levels.
Cooked beets - GL 1 per 100 g Lower glycemic index and more fiber, which promotes glycemic control.
Chicory - GL 1 per 100 g It is characterized by a very low glycemic load and increases satiety with low calorie content.
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Forms of Beetroot
- GI 61 · GL 5 per 100 g
Beetroot - GI 64 · GL 6 per 100 g baby
Baby beets - GI 64 · GL 6.1 per 100 g strips
Beetroot Strips - GI 64 · GL 6.4 per 100 g baked
Baked beets - Cooked beetrootGI 64 · GL 6.4 per 100 g cooked
- GI 64 · GL 6.4 per 100 g boiled Cooked beets
- Steamed beetrootGI 64 · GL 6.4 per 100 g steamed
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 49 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 8.5 g |
| Natural | 6.5 g |
| Added | 2 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1.3 g |
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low calorie content
- Source of dietary fiber
- Sugar additive
- High glycemic index
- Relatively high processing
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Canned beetroot?
Canned beetroot has a glycemic index of 64 (Moderate). One typical can (400 g) has a glycemic load of 28; per 100 g the glycemic load is 7.
Is Canned beetroot good for people with insulin resistance?
Canned beetroot has a medium glycemic index (64). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Cooked beets.
Which form of Beetroot has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Beetroot in this database, Beetroot has the lowest glycemic load (5 per 100 g).
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