Chayote
GI 30 · LowGL 1 / 100 g10/10
Low GI
30 GI
GL 1 per 100 g
Logi score 10/10
- Very low calorie
- Low protein content
Chayote has a glycemic index of 30, higher than plain Chayote (15).
Updated Apr 1, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Chayote
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Chayote is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
19
Calories
4.5 g
Carbs
0.8 g
Protein
0.1 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 19 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 4.5 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.7 g |
| Natural | 1.7 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1.2 g |
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0.02 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.08 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Processing Level
5%
Minimal
Why this score?
- Very low calorie
- High water content
- Low glycemic load
- Low protein content
- Low fat-soluble vitamins
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Chayote?
Chayote has a glycemic index of 30 (Low) and a glycemic load of 1 per 100 g.
Is Chayote good for people with insulin resistance?
Chayote has a low glycemic index (30), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Chayote has the lowest glycemic load?
Chayote has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Chayote in this database (1 per 100 g).
Check Chayote in the Logi app, with your portion.
