Gooseberry has a low glycemic index of 25 (typical range 20 to 32). A serving of 1 cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 2, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 44 calories, 0.9 g protein, 10.2 g carbohydrate (4.3 g fiber, 0 g sugars) and 0.6 g fat.

Serving used for glycemic load: 1 cup (150 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 44 kcal | 66 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10.2 g | 15.3 g |
| Fiber | 4.3 g | 6.4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g | 0.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 198 mg | 297 mg |
Other fruits with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Raspberries | 32 | 2 |
| Blackberry | 25 | 2 |
| Feijoa | 35 | 1 |
| Lime | 20 | 1 |
| Kumquat | 30 | 0 |
Gooseberry has a glycemic index of 25, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 cup (150 g) serving is 2, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of gooseberry has a glycemic load of 2 (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.
Gooseberry has 44 calories per 100 g, and about 66 calories in a 1 cup (150 g) serving.
Gooseberry 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, “Gooseberries, raw” (FDC 173030). 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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