Chestnut jam
Medium GI
GL 39 per 100 g
- Contains some fiber
- High added sugar
Chestnut jam has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate).
Updated Jul 26, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 5 per 100 g Chia seed jam offers a similar sweet profile but with a significantly lower GI (30 vs 65) and GL (5 vs 39), leading to a much smaller blood sugar spike.
Homemade berry chia jam (no added sugar) - GL 5.6 per 100 g Tahini provides a rich, spreadable texture similar to jam but with a much lower GL (5.6 vs 39), making it a much more stable choice for blood glucose management.
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Chestnut jam is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 240 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 45 g |
| Natural | 10 g |
| Added | 35 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Soluble | 1 g |
| Insoluble | 2 g |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.4 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains some fiber
- Low fat content
- High added sugar
- High glycemic load
- Highly processed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Chestnut jam?
Chestnut jam has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate) and a glycemic load of 39 per 100 g.
Is Chestnut jam good for people with insulin resistance?
Chestnut jam has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Homemade berry chia jam (no added sugar).
How does Chestnut jam affect blood sugar?
Chestnut jam has a glycemic load of 39 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
Check Chestnut jam in the Logi app, with your portion.
