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Baked Potato has a high glycemic index of 78 (typical range 73 to 83). A serving of 0.5 cup (61 g) has a glycemic load of 10, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 93 calories, 2 g protein, 21.6 g carbohydrate (1.5 g fiber, 1.7 g sugars) and 0.1 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 0.5 cup (61 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 93 kcal | 57 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 13.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 0.9 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | 1 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 3 mg |
| Potassium | 391 mg | 239 mg |
Other vegetables with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Rutabaga | 72 | 9 |
| Sun Dried Tomato | 35 | 8 |
| Sweet Corn | 52 | 8 |
| Peas | 48 | 6 |
| Beet | 64 | 6 |
Baked Potato has a glycemic index of 78, which is high (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 0.5 cup (61 g) serving is 10, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of baked potato has a glycemic load of 10 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Baked Potato has 93 calories per 100 g, and about 57 calories in a 0.5 cup (61 g) serving.
Baked Potato is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Potatoes, baked, flesh, without salt” (FDC 170033). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group 1 follows from the NOVA definition: a whole food, only cleaned, dried or cooked.
General information, not medical advice.
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