White yam boiled
High GI
GL 24 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 20 per 100 g
- Good source of dietary fiber
- High glycemic index and load
White yam boiled has a glycemic index of 70, higher than plain Yam (54). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 24.
Updated Jul 3, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 1 per 100 g It has a significantly lower glycemic load, making it ideal for blood sugar management.
Cauliflower - GL 10 per 100 g While starchy, it has a lower glycemic index and higher micronutrient profile than white yam.
Sweet potatoes - GL 5 per 100 g It provides a similar texture to yam but with much fewer carbohydrates and a lower impact on insulin levels.
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 118 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 27.9 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.5 g |
| Natural | 0.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4.1 g |
| Soluble | 1.2 g |
| Insoluble | 2.9 g |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.04 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.16 g |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Good source of dietary fiber
- Low fat and sodium content
- High glycemic index and load
- Rapid blood glucose spike potential
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of White yam boiled?
White yam boiled has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 24; per 100 g the glycemic load is 20.
Is White yam boiled good for people with insulin resistance?
White yam boiled has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Cauliflower.
Which form of Yam has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Yam in this database, Canned yams has the lowest glycemic load (13 per 100 g).
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