Sweet Potato with Skin
Medium GI
GL 14.7 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 12.3 per 100 g
- Good fiber content
- Moderate glycemic load
Sweet Potato with Skin has a glycemic index of 61, higher than plain Sweet potatoes (50). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 14.7.
Updated Dec 2, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 1 per 100 g Cauliflower has a much lower glycemic load and carbohydrate content, making it better for blood sugar control.
Cauliflower - GL 0.5 per 100 g Zucchini offers fewer carbohydrates and a lower glycemic load, helping to reduce blood sugar spikes.
Zucchini - GL 1 per 100 g Broccoli provides more fiber and micronutrients with a lower glycemic impact compared to sweet potato.
Broccoli
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 - GI 44 · GL 12 per 100 g purple
Purple sweet potato - Sweet potato oven fries with olive oilGI 50 · GL 12 per 100 g bakedstrips
- 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 | 86 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 20.1 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4.2 g |
| Natural | 4.2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Soluble | 0.9 g |
| Insoluble | 2.1 g |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0.02 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.01 g |
| Sodium | 55 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Good fiber content
- Low in fat
- No added sugars
- Moderate glycemic load
- Moderate glycemic index
- Moderate carbohydrate content
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Sweet Potato with Skin?
Sweet Potato with Skin has a glycemic index of 61 (Moderate). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 14.7; per 100 g the glycemic load is 12.3.
Is Sweet Potato with Skin good for people with insulin resistance?
Sweet Potato with Skin has a medium glycemic index (61). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Cauliflower.
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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