Squash
Low GI
GL 5 per piece (500 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic index and load
- Low protein content
Squash has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (500 g) adds a glycemic load of 5.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted, human-reviewed) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Squash
- GI 5 · GL 0.1 per 100 g sugar freedouble concentrate
Vimto no added sugar double concentrate squash - Güicoy squashGI 15 · GL 0.5 per 100 g güicoy
- SquashGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g boiled
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g yellow
Yellow squash - Cooked squashGI 51 · GL 2 per 100 g cooked
- GI 51 · GL 4 per 100 g delicate
Delicata squash - Roasted squashGI 51 · GL 6 per 100 g roasted
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 205 g | 2.1 |
| 1 medium squash | 500 g | 5 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 18 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 3.4 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2.2 g |
| Natural | 2.2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Soluble | 0.3 g |
| Insoluble | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0.02 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.08 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic index and load
- Low calorie and sugar content
- Minimally processed
- Low protein content
- Moderate fiber (not high)
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Squash?
Squash has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (500 g) has a glycemic load of 5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Squash good for people with insulin resistance?
Squash 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 Squash has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Squash in this database, Vimto no added sugar double concentrate squash has the lowest glycemic load (0.1 per 100 g).
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