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Carrots, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids & Diabetes

Low GL

Low glycemic impact for the stated serving. Glycemic load of 2.2 per 100g.

✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 2.2/100g · GI 61.9 · TIER 3 ⚠️ GI: Subcategory Estimate

GI estimated from food subcategory average — not directly tested on this food. [1] [3]

Blood Sugar Impact

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2.2
Glycemic Load
Per 100g · 2.7 per serving
Low
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61.9
Glycemic Index
Medium
Medium
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5.4g
Total Carbs
Net carbs 3.6g
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1.8g
Dietary Fiber

Nutrition Overview

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2.5g
Total Sugar
2.5g
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0.6g
Protein
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0.02g
Saturated Fat
Low
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34mg
Sodium
Low
🔥 23 kcal💧 93.0% water🛢 0.1g total fat

How It Stacks Up in Its Family

The saturated fat figure here (0.0 per 100g) is the family's floor: about 45% below the family average, where the variants run 0.0-0.0 per 100g. The sodium figure here (34 mg per 100g) is the family's floor: about 81% below the family average, where the variants run 34-242 mg per 100g.

Within this Carrots family (4 versions), GL per 100g spans 2.2 to 2.5 — the processing and fat content decide where each lands. Compare directly with Drained solids, Solids and liquids, Drained solids.

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Glycemic Load by Serving Size

Portion Weight Carbs Glycemic Load Verdict
½ Serving 62g 3.3g 1.4 Friendly
Standard Serving 123g 6.6g 2.7 Friendly
Restaurant Portion 246g 13.2g 5.4 Friendly

GL ≤10 = Low (Friendly) · 11–19 = Moderate · ≥20 = High (Limit).
The page-level verdict is based on GL per 100g; this table shows how portion size changes the actual GL you get.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Carrots no salt added fit into a diabetes meal plan?

Carrots no salt added is rated diabetes-friendly (GL 2.2) based on available glycemic data. A standard serving is unlikely to cause a sharp blood glucose rise, but individual responses differ.

What GL value does Carrots no salt added carry?

Per 100g, Carrots no salt added has a GL of 2.2. This means one standard serving (1 cup chopped) provides approximately 2.7 GL — which is low.

What happens to blood sugar after eating Carrots no salt added?

The primary way Carrots no salt added affects blood sugar is through its carbohydrate content (5.4g/100g). With a GI of 61.9 (medium) and limited fiber, this produces an overall GL of 2.2 (Low).

Is the GI value accurate?

The GI of 61.9 for Carrots no salt added is estimated (Tier 3), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the Vegetables and Vegetable Products category from the International GI Tables (Atkinson et al., 2021). Actual GI may vary by variety, ripeness, cooking method, and individual response. We display estimated values with full transparency so you can make informed decisions.

Data Sources

Data Tier: TIER 3 — estimated from category average

Glycemic Index (GI): 61.9 — subcategory_avg:Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Source: International GI Tables (Atkinson, Brand-Miller et al., Diabetes Care, 2021). University of Sydney GI Research Service.

GL (per 100g) = GI (61.9) × Available Carbs (3.6g) ÷ 100 = 2.2
GL (per serving, 123.0g) = 2.2 × 123.0 ÷ 100 = 2.7

Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 169340. Data are in the public domain (CC0 1.0).

GL Classification: ≤10 = Low (Low GL), 11–19 = Moderate (Eat in Moderation), ≥20 = High (Limit). Based on University of Sydney Glycemic Index Foundation classification.

⚠️ GI value is estimated, not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. Actual GI may vary by variety, cooking method, and individual glycemic response.

Cite this page: GlycemicWise. “Carrots, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/carrots-canned-no-salt-added-solids-and-liquids/

Dietary reference — not medical advice. This page provides evidence-based dietary reference information for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual blood sugar responses vary significantly. Always check your blood glucose to understand your personal response to foods, and talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Data sources are cited above and publicly available from the USDA and the University of Sydney Glycemic Index Research Service.