Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, boiled and steamed & Diabetes
Low glycemic impact for the stated serving. Glycemic load of 3.1 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 3.1/100g · GI 24.5 · TIER 3 ⚠️ GI: Subcategory Estimate
GI estimated from food subcategory average — not directly tested on this food. [1] [3]
Blood Sugar Response
Key Nutrition Data
How It Stacks Up in Its Family
The glycemic load figure here (3.1 per 100g) is the family's floor: about 76% below the family average, where the variants run 3.1-20 per 100g. At 56 per 100g, this is the lowest-calories version in the Nuts group — about 77% below the family average, with the family spanning 56 to 374 per 100g.
Verdicts split across the family: the gentlest option is Boiled and steamed (GL 3.1) and the heaviest is Dried (GL 20); this one is low gl. Glycemic load across the 14-item Nuts group runs 3.1 to 20 per 100g, so the version matters as much as the food. See the numbers side by side: Dried, Raw, Raw.
Lower-GL Alternatives
🥜 Seeds, sesame seed kernels, dried (decorticated)
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Fiber 11.6g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Seeds, sesame seed kernels, dried (decorticated) & diabetes →🥜 Seeds, flaxseed
GL 0.4/100g — Low GL
Fiber 27.3g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Seeds, flaxseed & diabetes →🥜 Nuts, coconut water (liquid from coconuts)
GL 0.6/100g — Low GL
Fiber 1.1g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Nuts, coconut water (liquid from coconuts) & diabetes →🥜 Nuts, coconut milk, canned (liquid expressed from grated meat and water)
GL 0.7/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Nuts, coconut milk, canned (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) & diabetes →Glycemic Load by Serving Size
| Portion | Weight | Carbs | Glycemic Load | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ Serving | 14g | 1.8g | 0.4 | Friendly |
| Standard Serving | 28g | 3.5g | 0.9 | Friendly |
| Restaurant Portion | 57g | 7.2g | 1.8 | 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.
Explore More in Nut and Seed Products
🥜 Nuts
🟢 Low GL · GL 1.5/100g
🥜 Nuts
🟡 Eat in Moderation · GL 11.7/100g
🥜 Nuts
🟢 Low GL · GL 2.3/100g
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nuts chestnuts japanese boiled and steamed good for diabetes?
Based on its glycemic load of 3.1, Nuts chestnuts japanese boiled and steamed falls within the diabetes-friendly range. This suggests lower blood sugar impact for the stated serving size. This is a dietary reference, not individual medical guidance.
Where does Nuts chestnuts japanese boiled and steamed sit on the glycemic load scale?
Per 100g, Nuts chestnuts japanese boiled and steamed has a GL of 3.1. This means one standard serving (1 oz (28g)) provides approximately 0.9 GL — which is low.
How quickly does Nuts chestnuts japanese boiled and steamed raise blood sugar?
Blood sugar impact of Nuts chestnuts japanese boiled and steamed: Low. The key factors are its GI (24.5) and available carb content (12.6g/100g), which together produce a GL of 3.1.
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 24.5 for Nuts chestnuts japanese boiled and steamed is estimated (Tier 3), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the Nut and Seed 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.
References & Data Sources
Data Tier: TIER 3 — estimated from category average
Glycemic Index (GI): 24.5 — subcategory_avg:Nut and Seed Products. Source: International GI Tables (Atkinson, Brand-Miller et al., Diabetes Care, 2021). University of Sydney GI Research Service.
GL (per serving, 28.4g) = 3.1 × 28.4 ÷ 100 = 0.9
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 168589. 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. “Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, boiled and steamed — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/nuts-chestnuts-japanese-boiled-and-steamed/
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.