Purple sweet potato
Low GI
GL 14.4 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 12 per 100 g
- Low glycemic index
- Moderate glycemic load
Purple sweet potato has a glycemic index of 44, lower than plain Sweet potatoes (50). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 14.4.
Updated Nov 3, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Sweet potatoes
- GI 50 · GL 10 per 100 g
Sweet potatoes - CarrotGI 35 · GL 3 per 100 g small portion
- GI 50 · GL 10 per 100 g steamed
Fresh sweet potato, steamed without additives - Sweet potato oven fries with olive oilGI 50 · GL 12 per 100 g bakedstrips
- GI 61 · GL 12.3 per 100 g skin on
Sweet Potato with Skin - GI 63 · GL 13 per 100 g boiled
Mashed sweet potatoes - GI 70 · GL 15 per 100 g roasted
Sweet potatoes roasted with minimal oil and seasoning - +2 more
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4.2 g |
| Natural | 4.2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Soluble | 1.2 g |
| Insoluble | 2.8 g |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0.02 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.08 g |
| Sodium | 55 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic index
- High fiber content
- Minimal processing
- Moderate glycemic load
- Relatively high carbohydrate content
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Purple sweet potato?
Purple sweet potato has a glycemic index of 44 (Low). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 14.4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 12.
Is Purple sweet potato good for people with insulin resistance?
Purple sweet potato has a low glycemic index (44), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Sweet potatoes has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Sweet potatoes in this database, Carrot has the lowest glycemic load (3 per 100 g).
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