Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts
Low GI
GL 4.8 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 4 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load
- High sodium
Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts has a glycemic index of 40, lower than plain Water chestnuts (60). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 4.8.
Updated Nov 28, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 230 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Soluble | 0.6 g |
| Insoluble | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Saturated | 6 g |
| Unsaturated | 8 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic load
- Good protein content
- Contains fiber
- High sodium
- High saturated fat
- Processed meat
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts?
Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts has a glycemic index of 40 (Low). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 4.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 4.
Is Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts good for people with insulin resistance?
Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts has a low glycemic index (40), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Water chestnuts has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Water chestnuts in this database, Water chestnuts wrapped in lean turkey bacon has the lowest glycemic load (3 per 100 g).
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