Yellow potato
Medium GI
GL 12 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 10 per 100 g
- Good water content
- Moderate glycemic index
Yellow potato has a glycemic index of 58, lower than plain Potato (78). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 12.
Updated Jul 4, 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 impact and carbohydrate count compared to potatoes.
Cauliflower - GL 3 per 100 g Provides a similar mouthfeel to potatoes but with a much lower glycemic load and higher fiber content.
Celeriac - Daikon radish greensGL 1 per 100 g It is an excellent low-carb substitute that absorbs flavors well without causing blood sugar spikes.
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
- Waxy potatoGI 58 · GL 10 per 100 g waxy
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 77 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 17.5 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 | 0.01 g |
| Sodium | 6 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Good water content
- Natural whole food
- Low fat content
- Moderate glycemic index
- High starch content
- Rapid glucose spike potential
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Yellow potato?
Yellow potato has a glycemic index of 58 (Moderate). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 12; per 100 g the glycemic load is 10.
Is Yellow potato good for people with insulin resistance?
Yellow potato has a medium glycemic index (58). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Cauliflower.
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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