Fish, herring eggs on giant kelp, Pacific (Alaska Native) & Diabetes
Low glycemic impact for the stated serving. Glycemic load of 0 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 0/100g · GI None · TIER 4 ⚠️ GI: Low-Carb Estimate
GI estimated by low-carbohydrate inference — not directly tested. [1] [3]
How This Food Affects Blood Sugar
Key Nutrition Data
What Makes This Version Different
At 63 per 100g, this is the lowest-calories version in the Fish group — about 73% below the family average, with the family spanning 63 to 489 per 100g. At 0 per 100g, this is the lowest-saturated fat version in the Fish group — well below the family average, with the family spanning 0 to 4.2 per 100g.
Closest variants worth comparing: Pacific, Flesh, Raw.
Simple Ways to Balance It
💡 Check Your Own Response
Individual blood sugar responses vary. Use a glucose meter to understand how this food affects you personally.
💡 Glycemic Load Over Glycemic Index
GL accounts for both the speed AND amount of carbohydrate, making it more practical for real-world eating than GI alone.
💡 Pair Carbs With Protein
Adding protein to a carbohydrate-containing meal slows digestion and helps prevent blood sugar spikes.
💡 Fiber Is Your Friend
Dietary fiber slows carbohydrate absorption. Aim for at least 3g of fiber per serving of carbohydrate foods.
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Oil, bearded seal (Oogruk) (Alaska Native) & diabetes →Quick Answers
Is Fish herring eggs on giant kelp Pacific good for diabetes?
Fish herring eggs on giant kelp Pacific is classified as diabetes-friendly (GL ≤10). The data suggests a lower blood sugar impact — dietary reference only, not a substitute for professional medical advice.
What GL value does Fish herring eggs on giant kelp Pacific carry?
GL = 0 per 100g for Fish herring eggs on giant kelp Pacific. For context: low GL is ≤10, moderate is 11–19, and high is ≥20. Fish herring eggs on giant kelp Pacific falls into the Low category.
What happens to blood sugar after eating Fish herring eggs on giant kelp Pacific?
Blood sugar impact of Fish herring eggs on giant kelp Pacific: Low. The key factors are its GI (0) and available carb content (2.6g/100g), which together produce a GL of 0.
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 0 for Fish herring eggs on giant kelp Pacific is estimated (Tier 4), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the American Indian/Alaska Native Foods 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.
Where This Data Comes From
Data Tier: TIER 4 — estimated from category average
Glycemic Index (GI): 0 — None. Source: International GI Tables (Atkinson, Brand-Miller et al., Diabetes Care, 2021). University of Sydney GI Research Service.
GL (per serving, 100g) = 0 × 100 ÷ 100 = 0.0
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 168989. 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. “Fish, herring eggs on giant kelp, Pacific (Alaska Native) — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/fish-herring-eggs-on-giant-kelp-pacific-(alaska-native)/
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.