Vitasoy USA Organic Nasoya, Soft Tofu & Diabetes
Low glycemic impact for the stated serving. Glycemic load of 0.1 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 0.1/100g · GI 38.8 · TIER 3 ⚠️ GI: Subcategory Estimate
GI estimated from food subcategory average — not directly tested on this food. [1] [3]
Glycemic Response at a Glance
Nutrition Overview
This Version vs the Family
The glycemic load figure here (0.1 per 100g) is the family's floor: about 84% below the family average, where the variants run 0.1-1.6 per 100g. The sodium figure (4 mg per 100g) is a middle-of-the-family number — variants here run 2-79 mg per 100g.
Verdicts split across the family: the gentlest option is Nasoya Lite Firm Tofu (GL 0.3) and the heaviest is Nasoya Lite Firm Tofu (GL 0.3); this one is low gl. Within this Vitasoy USA Organic Nasoya family (16 versions), GL per 100g spans 0.1 to 1.6 — the processing and fat content decide where each lands. See the numbers side by side: Vitasoy Organic Creamy Original Soymilk, Firm Tofu, Silken Tofu.
Other Legumes and Legume Products Foods
🟡 Eat in Moderation · GL 18/100g
🫘 Beans
🟢 Low GL · GL 6.8/100g
🫘 Frijoles rojos volteados (Refried beans
🟢 Low GL · GL 4.2/100g
How to Include 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.
Worth Comparing
🫘 Chicken, meatless
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Fiber 3.6g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Chicken, meatless & diabetes →🫘 HOUSE FOODS Premium Firm Tofu
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
HOUSE FOODS Premium Firm Tofu & diabetes →🫘 Vitasoy USA Azumaya, Silken Tofu
GL 0.1/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Vitasoy USA Azumaya, Silken Tofu & diabetes →🫘 Tofu, extra firm, prepared with nigari
GL 0.1/100g — Low GL
Fiber 1.0g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Tofu, extra firm, prepared with nigari & diabetes →FAQ
Can Vitasoy USA Organic Nasoya Soft Tofu fit into a diabetes meal plan?
With a GL of 0.1, Vitasoy USA Organic Nasoya Soft Tofu is in the lowest category for blood sugar impact. It may be a suitable choice within a balanced diabetes eating pattern.
Where does Vitasoy USA Organic Nasoya Soft Tofu sit on the glycemic load scale?
GL = 0.1 per 100g for Vitasoy USA Organic Nasoya Soft Tofu. For context: low GL is ≤10, moderate is 11–19, and high is ≥20. Vitasoy USA Organic Nasoya Soft Tofu falls into the Low category.
How does Vitasoy USA Organic Nasoya Soft Tofu affect blood sugar?
After eating Vitasoy USA Organic Nasoya Soft Tofu, you can expect a low blood sugar response. The GL of 0.1 means a gentle rise. This can vary based on what else you eat with it.
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 38.8 for Vitasoy USA Organic Nasoya Soft Tofu is estimated (Tier 3), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the Legumes and Legume 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.
Where This Data Comes From
Data Tier: TIER 3 — estimated from category average
Glycemic Index (GI): 38.8 — subcategory_avg:Legumes and Legume Products. Source: International GI Tables (Atkinson, Brand-Miller et al., Diabetes Care, 2021). University of Sydney GI Research Service.
GL (per serving, 79.0g) = 0.1 × 79.0 ÷ 100 = 0.1
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 173783. 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. “Vitasoy USA Organic Nasoya, Soft Tofu — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/vitasoy-usa-organic-nasoya-soft-tofu/
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.