Turkey from whole, light meat, meat and skin, with added solution, raw & 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
The Numbers at a Glance
What Makes This Version Different
Protein comes in low here — 20 per 100g, about 20% below the family average, against a 20-27 per 100g spread. Sodium comes in low here — 195 mg per 100g, about 14% below the family average, against a 195-238 mg per 100g spread.
Closest variants worth comparing: With added solution, With added solution, With added solution.
Practical Guidance
💡 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.
Worth Comparing
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GL 0/100g — Low GL
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GL 0/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Turkey, drumstick, smoked, cooked, with skin, bone removed & diabetes →🥩 Turkey, light or dark meat, smoked, cooked, skin and bone removed
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Turkey, light or dark meat, smoked, cooked, skin and bone removed & diabetes →🥩 Turkey, light or dark meat, smoked, cooked, with skin, bone removed
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Turkey, light or dark meat, smoked, cooked, with skin, bone removed & diabetes →Glycemic Load by Serving Size
| Portion | Weight | Carbs | Glycemic Load | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ Serving | 56g | 0.1g | 0.0 | High |
| Standard Serving | 113g | 0.2g | 0.0 | High |
| Restaurant Portion | 226g | 0.3g | 0.0 | High |
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.
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Common Questions
Can Turkey from whole light meat meat and skin with added sol... fit into a diabetes meal plan?
Turkey from whole light meat meat and skin with added sol... has a GL of 0 — in the lower range. The carbs are released slowly, or there simply aren't many carbs to begin with. As always, check your personal glucose response.
Where does Turkey from whole light meat meat and skin with added sol... sit on the glycemic load scale?
Per 100g, Turkey from whole light meat meat and skin with added sol... has a GL of 0. This means one standard serving (4 oz (113g)) provides approximately 0 GL — which is low.
Does Turkey from whole light meat meat and skin with added sol... spike blood sugar?
After eating Turkey from whole light meat meat and skin with added sol..., you can expect a low blood sugar response. The GL of 0 means a gentle rise. This can vary based on what else you eat with it.
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 0 for Turkey from whole light meat meat and skin with added sol... is estimated (Tier 4), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the Poultry 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.
Methodology & Sources
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, 113.0g) = 0 × 113.0 ÷ 100 = 0.0
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 174511. 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. “Turkey from whole, light meat, meat and skin, with added solution, raw — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/turkey-from-whole-light-meat-meat-and-skin-with-added-solution-raw/
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.