Steamed Pumpkin
Medium GI
GL 4.5 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 3 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Moderate glycemic index
Steamed Pumpkin has a glycemic index of 65, higher than plain Pumpkin (51). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 4.5.
Updated Jul 3, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 1 per 100 g It has a significantly lower glycemic index and fewer carbohydrates, making it ideal for insulin sensitivity.
Steamed zucchini - GL 1 per 100 g It provides more fiber and nutrients per calorie while having a negligible effect on blood sugar.
Steamed cauliflower - GL 1 per 100 g The higher fiber and protein content help stabilize blood sugar response more effectively than pumpkin.
Steamed broccoli
Forms of Pumpkin
- GI 51 · GL 3 per 100 g
Pumpkin - GI 51 · GL 3 per 100 g boiled
Boiled Pumpkin - Cooked pumpkinGI 65 · GL 3 per 100 g cooked
- Baked pumpkinGI 65 · GL 6 per 100 g baked
- GI 55 · GL 6 per 100 g pickled
Pickled pumpkin - Roasted pumpkinGI 65 · GL 10 per 100 g roasted
- GI 40 · GL 15 per 100 g dried
Dried pumpkin - +1 more
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 20 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 4.9 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2.1 g |
| Natural | 2.1 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Soluble | 0.3 g |
| Insoluble | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0.02 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.03 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- High water content
- Minimal calories
- Moderate glycemic index
- Low protein content
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Steamed Pumpkin?
Steamed Pumpkin has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 4.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 3.
Is Steamed Pumpkin good for people with insulin resistance?
Steamed Pumpkin has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Steamed zucchini.
Which form of Pumpkin has the lowest glycemic load?
Steamed Pumpkin has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Pumpkin in this database (3 per 100 g).
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