Clementine has a low glycemic index of 40 (typical range 35 to 46). A serving of 1 fruit (74 g) has a glycemic load of 3, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 47 calories, 0.8 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate (1.7 g fiber, 9.2 g sugars) and 0.1 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 fruit (74 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 47 kcal | 35 kcal |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 0.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g | 8.9 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 1.3 g |
| Sugars | 9.2 g | 6.8 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 177 mg | 131 mg |
Other fruits with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Pear | 35 | 3 |
| Figs | 35 | 3 |
| Plum | 39 | 3 |
| Gooseberry | 25 | 2 |
| Raspberries | 32 | 2 |
Clementine has a glycemic index of 40, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 fruit (74 g) serving is 3, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of clementine has a glycemic load of 3 (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.
Clementine has 47 calories per 100 g, and about 35 calories in a 1 fruit (74 g) serving.
Clementine 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, “Clementines, raw” (FDC 168195). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group from our NOVA reference list.
General information, not medical advice.
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