Bottle gourd
Low GI
GL 1.2 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low calorie and glycemic load
- Low protein content
Bottle gourd has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.2.
Updated Aug 16, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 14 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 3.4 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.5 g |
| Natural | 1.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Soluble | 0.4 g |
| Insoluble | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 0.6 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0.02 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.08 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low calorie and glycemic load
- High water content
- Contains dietary fiber
- Low protein content
- Low fat content
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Bottle gourd?
Bottle gourd has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 1.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Bottle gourd good for people with insulin resistance?
Bottle gourd has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Bottle gourd has the lowest glycemic load?
Bottle gourd has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Bottle gourd in this database (1 per 100 g).
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