Water chestnuts
Medium GI
GL 16.8 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 14 per 100 g
- Good fiber content
- Moderate glycemic load
Water chestnuts has a glycemic index of 60 (Moderate). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 16.8.
Updated Oct 19, 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 | 97 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 23.9 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4.8 g |
| Natural | 4.8 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Soluble | 1 g |
| Insoluble | 2 g |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.07 g |
| Sodium | 14 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Good fiber content
- Low in fat
- No added sugars
- Moderate glycemic load
- Moderate glycemic index
- Relatively high in total carbohydrates
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Water chestnuts?
Water chestnuts has a glycemic index of 60 (Moderate). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 16.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 14.
Is Water chestnuts good for people with insulin resistance?
Water chestnuts has a medium glycemic index (60). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Cauliflower.
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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