Canned yams
Medium GI
GL 52 per typical can (400 g) · GL 13 per 100 g
- Moderate fiber content
- High added sugars
Canned yams has a glycemic index of 65, higher than plain Yam (54). One typical can (400 g) adds a glycemic load of 52.
Updated Dec 17, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 10 per 100 g Lower in added sugars and sodium, with a gentler glycemic impact than canned yams.
Fresh sweet potato, steamed without additives - GL 5 per 100 g Lower glycemic load, less sugar, and higher fiber compared to canned yams.
Roasted carrot - GL 9 per 100 g Naturally sweet, but with less glycemic impact and no added sugars or sodium.
Parsnips, boiled in water, no added sugar or salt
Forms of Yam
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 85 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 20.5 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 15 g |
| Natural | 7 g |
| Added | 8 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.8 g |
| Insoluble | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 0.6 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Moderate fiber content
- Low fat
- High added sugars
- Moderate glycemic load
- Processed (canned, added sodium)
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Canned yams?
Canned yams has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One typical can (400 g) has a glycemic load of 52; per 100 g the glycemic load is 13.
Is Canned yams good for people with insulin resistance?
Canned yams has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Fresh sweet potato, steamed without additives.
Which form of Yam has the lowest glycemic load?
Canned yams has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Yam in this database (13 per 100 g).
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