Waxy potato
GI 58 · ModerateGL 10 / 100 g8/10
Medium GI
58 GI
GL 10 per 100 g
Logi score 8/10
- Low in fat
- Moderate glycemic index
Waxy potato has a glycemic index of 58, lower than plain Potato (78).
Updated Jul 8, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Potato
- GI 78 · GL 13.7 per 100 g
Potato - Purple potatoGI 45 · GL 9 per 100 g purple
- GI 58 · GL 10 per 100 g new
Baby potatoes - GI 65 · GL 10 per 100 g canned
Canned potatoes - Peeled potatoesGI 60 · GL 10 per 100 g peeled
- Potato with skinGI 60 · GL 10 per 100 g with skin
- GI 58 · GL 10 per 100 g yellow
Yellow potato - +28 more
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Waxy potato is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
77
Calories
17 g
Carbs
2 g
Protein
0.1 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 77 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.8 g |
| Natural | 0.8 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Soluble | 0.7 g |
| Insoluble | 1.5 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.07 g |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
Processing Level
5%
Minimal
Why this score?
- Low in fat
- Good source of vitamin C
- Contains dietary fiber
- Moderate glycemic index
- Low protein content
Recipes with Waxy potato
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Waxy potato?
Waxy potato has a glycemic index of 58 (Moderate) and a glycemic load of 10 per 100 g.
Is Waxy potato good for people with insulin resistance?
Waxy potato has a moderate glycemic index (58). People with insulin resistance can consume it in moderation, ideally paired with protein or healthy fats.
Which form of Potato has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Potato in this database, Purple potato has the lowest glycemic load (9 per 100 g).
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