Purple potato
Low GI
GL 9 per 100 g
- Rich in antioxidants (anthocyanins)
- Moderate glycemic load
Purple potato has a glycemic index of 45, lower than plain Potato (78).
Updated Jul 16, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Potato
- GI 78 · GL 13.7 per 100 g
Potato - GI 58 · GL 10 per 100 g new
Baby potatoes - GI 65 · GL 10 per 100 g canned
Canned potatoes - Peeled potatoesGI 60 · GL 10 per 100 g peeled
- Potato with skinGI 60 · GL 10 per 100 g with skin
- Waxy potatoGI 58 · GL 10 per 100 g waxy
- GI 58 · GL 10 per 100 g yellow
Yellow potato - +28 more
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 87 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.2 g |
| Natural | 1.2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Soluble | 0.8 g |
| Insoluble | 2 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0.02 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.08 g |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
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Why this score?
- Rich in antioxidants (anthocyanins)
- Good fiber content
- Lower glycemic index than regular potatoes
- Moderate glycemic load
- Low protein content
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Purple potato?
Purple potato has a glycemic index of 45 (Low) and a glycemic load of 9 per 100 g.
Is Purple potato good for people with insulin resistance?
Purple potato has a low glycemic index (45), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Potato has the lowest glycemic load?
Purple potato has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Potato in this database (9 per 100 g).
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