Chestnut boiled
Low GI
GL 18 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 15 per 100 g
- Good fiber content
- Moderate glycemic load
Chestnut boiled has a glycemic index of 54, the same as plain Chestnut (54). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 18.
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Chestnut boiled is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 131 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 10.6 g |
| Natural | 10.6 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 5.1 g |
| Soluble | 1.5 g |
| Insoluble | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Fat | 1.4 g |
| Saturated | 0.3 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.1 g |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Good fiber content
- Low fat
- Source of vitamin C
- Moderate glycemic load
- Contains natural sugars
- Lower protein content
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Chestnut boiled?
Chestnut boiled has a glycemic index of 54 (Low). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 18; per 100 g the glycemic load is 15.
Is Chestnut boiled good for people with insulin resistance?
Chestnut boiled has a low glycemic index (54), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Chestnut has the lowest glycemic load?
Chestnut boiled has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Chestnut in this database (15 per 100 g).
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