Vegetables
1,663 foods
Every food on this list is ranked by its glycemic load per 100 g, lowest first, so the best choices for blood sugar come first. Open a food for the portion-based load, nutrition facts and alternatives.
Sorted by glycemic load per 100 g, lowest first.
Seaweed soup (light) Low GI 5 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 
Shanghai bok choy Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Shiitake mushroom Low GI 10 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Shiitake mushrooms Low GI 10 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Shiitake mushrooms, steamed Low GI 10 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Shimeji mushroom Low GI 10 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Shishito peppers Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 Shiso leaf Low GI 10 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 Shopska salad Low GI 20 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 Shredded kale salad with cold-pressed olive oil and ground flaxseeds Low GI 5 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Shredded raw cabbage Low GI 10 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 Shredded summer squash Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 
Side salad Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9.5/10 Simmered rhubarb stalks with cinnamon Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Sliced Onion Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Sop bening (clear vegetable soup) Low GI 25 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 Sorghum leaves Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Sorrel Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 
Spinach Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 
Spinach Filling Low GI 20 GL 1 / 100 g 8.5/10 
Spinach paste Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Spinach salad mix Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Spinach sauce Low GI 25 GL 1 / 100 g 7/10 
Spinach soup Low GI 20 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Spinach, kale, broccoli blend Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9.5/10 Sport peppers Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 5/10 
Spring Beans Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 
Spring greens Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Spring mix Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Spring onion (raw) Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Spring Salad Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9.5/10 Sprouting broccoli Low GI 10 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 
Sprouts Low GI 25 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Squash Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9.5/10 Squash Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 Steamed and mashed cauliflower Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 
Steamed artichoke (no oil, no salt) Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 
Steamed asparagus Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Steamed bell peppers Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Steamed bitter gourd Low GI 18 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 
Steamed broccoli Low GI 10 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 
Steamed broccoli mashed with avocado Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 Steamed broccoli with lemon zest and olive oil Low GI 10 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 
Steamed brussels sprouts Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 Steamed callaloo Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Steamed cauliflower Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Steamed cauliflower florets baked with light cheese sauce (pasta substitute) Low GI 20 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Steamed celery puree Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Steamed green beans Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Steamed greens Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 
Steamed Kale Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 Steamed onions Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Steamed Spinach Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Steamed Swiss chard Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Steamed vegetable mix with herbs Low GI 20 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 
Steamed zucchini Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 Stewed sweet potato leaves Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Stir-fried greens with egg Low GI 20 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 
Stir-fried mushrooms and bean sprouts Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 Straw mushrooms Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Strawberry tomatoes Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9.5/10 
String Beans Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Stuffed mushroom Low GI 20 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Sunflower sprouts Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Super greens Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9.8/10 
Sweet Pepper Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Swiss Chard Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 Swiss chard lightly cooked with toasted almonds Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Tahini mushrooms Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 7/10 
Tenderstem Broccoli Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 Thai chili pepper Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Tomato and pepper sauce Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 
Tomato salsa Low GI 20 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Tomato vegetable broth Low GI 25 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Tomatoes Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Tossed salad Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 Traditional Greek salad with tofu instead of feta Low GI 20 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 
Traditional Kimchi Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Turmeric paste (fresh turmeric root, water, black pepper) Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Tuscan kale Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Tuscan Kale Low GI 2 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 
Uncooked cauliflower Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 
Unsalted Herb & Spice Broth Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 
Unsweetened Sauerkraut Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 
Vegan kimchi Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 
Vegetable broth thickened with chia seeds Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Vegetable broth with anti-inflammatory spices Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Vegetable broth with fresh herbs Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Vegetable Gravy (homemade, simmered vegetables, herbs, spices, water) Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 7/10 
Vegetable jelly with agar Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 
Vegetable miso soup Low GI 20 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 
Vegetable salad Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 Vegetable soup base Low GI 25 GL 1 / 100 g 5/10 Vegetable sticks Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 Vegetable stock Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Vegetable stock with blended vegetables (homemade) Low GI 20 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Vegetable wraps Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 Veggie miso soup Low GI 20 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 
Vine tomatoes Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 10/10 
Wakame (edible seaweed) Low GI 5 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 
