Yellow carrot
Low GI
GL 3.6 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 3 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load and index
- Moderate sugar content
Yellow carrot has a glycemic index of 35, the same as plain Carrot (35). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 3.6.
Updated Dec 4, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Carrot
- GI 35 · GL 3 per 100 g
Carrot - GI 49 · GL 3 per 100 g canned
Canned carrots - GI 35 · GL 3 per 100 g julienne
Carrot julienne - Carrot salad with lemon juice, herbs, and extra virgin olive oilGI 35 · GL 3 per 100 g salad
- GI 39 · GL 3 per 100 g frozen
Frozen carrots - Grated carrotsGI 35 · GL 3 per 100 g grated
- Grilled carrotGI 35 · GL 3 per 100 g grilled
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 36 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 8.2 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4.7 g |
| Natural | 4.7 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Soluble | 0.8 g |
| Insoluble | 2 g |
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.07 g |
| Sodium | 69 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic load and index
- High fiber content
- Minimal processing
- Moderate sugar content
- Low protein
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Yellow carrot?
Yellow carrot has a glycemic index of 35 (Low). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 3.6; per 100 g the glycemic load is 3.
Is Yellow carrot good for people with insulin resistance?
Yellow carrot has a low glycemic index (35), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Carrot has the lowest glycemic load?
Yellow carrot has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Carrot in this database (3 per 100 g).
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