Shelled Walnuts
Low GI
GL 2.5 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 2.1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- High calorie content
Shelled Walnuts has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Walnuts (15). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 2.5.
Updated Dec 19, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Walnuts
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 654 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 13.7 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2.6 g |
| Natural | 2.6 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g |
| Soluble | 2 g |
| Insoluble | 4.7 g |
| Protein | 15.2 g |
| Fat | 65.2 g |
| Saturated | 6.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 57 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- High content of healthy unsaturated fats
- Source of protein and fiber
- High calorie content
- Relatively high total fat content
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Shelled Walnuts?
Shelled Walnuts has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 2.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 2.1.
Is Shelled Walnuts good for people with insulin resistance?
Shelled Walnuts 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 Walnuts has the lowest glycemic load?
Shelled Walnuts has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Walnuts in this database (2.1 per 100 g).
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