Yellow squash
Low GI
GL 1.2 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Moderate fiber content (could be higher)
Yellow squash has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Squash (15). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.2.
Updated Oct 16, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Squash
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g
Squash - GI 5 · GL 0.1 per 100 g sugar freedouble concentrate
Vimto no added sugar double concentrate squash - Güicoy squashGI 15 · GL 0.5 per 100 g güicoy
- SquashGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g boiled
- Cooked squashGI 51 · GL 2 per 100 g cooked
- GI 51 · GL 4 per 100 g delicate
Delicata squash - Roasted squashGI 51 · GL 6 per 100 g roasted
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 16 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 3.4 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2.2 g |
| Natural | 2.2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Soluble | 0.3 g |
| Insoluble | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.04 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.16 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- Low calorie and carbohydrate content
- Minimally processed, high water content
- Moderate fiber content (could be higher)
- Slightly higher natural sugars than some non-starchy vegetables
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Yellow squash?
Yellow squash has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 1.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Yellow squash good for people with insulin resistance?
Yellow squash has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Squash has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Squash in this database, Vimto no added sugar double concentrate squash has the lowest glycemic load (0.1 per 100 g).
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