Boiled potato
High GI
GL 23.4 per cup (156 g) · GL 15 per 100 g
- Low fat content
- High glycemic index
Boiled potato has a glycemic index of 78, the same as plain Potato (78). One cup (156 g) adds a glycemic load of 23.4.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #170438 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Potato
- GI 78 · GL 13.7 per 100 g
Potato - Purple potatoGI 45 · GL 9 per 100 g purple
- GI 58 · GL 10 per 100 g new
Baby potatoes - GI 65 · GL 10 per 100 g canned
Canned potatoes - Peeled potatoesGI 60 · GL 10 per 100 g peeled
- Potato with skinGI 60 · GL 10 per 100 g with skin
- Waxy potatoGI 58 · GL 10 per 100 g waxy
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 156 g | 23.4 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 87 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 20.1 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.9 g |
| Natural | 0.9 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1.3 g |
| Protein | 1.9 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.01 g |
| Sodium | 6 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low fat content
- Good water content
- High glycemic index
- Moderate-to-high glycemic load
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Boiled potato?
Boiled potato has a glycemic index of 78 (High). One cup (156 g) has a glycemic load of 23.4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 15.
Is Boiled potato good for people with insulin resistance?
Boiled potato has a high glycemic index (78) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Cauliflower.
Which form of Potato has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Potato in this database, Purple potato has the lowest glycemic load (9 per 100 g).
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