Best Canned Vegetables for Diabetes

Best Canned Vegetables for Diabetes: 80 foods — 80 rated diabetes-friendly. The average glycemic load per 100g is 0. Use this page to find options that fit your blood sugar goals. Click any food for its full GL breakdown, portion size comparison, and nutrition facts.
🟢 Alfalfa seeds Low GL · GL 0.1/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Mustard greens Low GL · GL 0.1/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Waxgourd Low GL · GL 0.1/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Broccoli raab Low GL · GL 0.1/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Endive Low GL · GL 0.2/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Escarole Low GL · GL 0.2/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Kale Low GL · GL 0.2/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Asparagus Low GL · GL 0.2/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Asparagus Low GL · GL 0.2/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Mustard greens Low GL · GL 0.2/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Dock Low GL · GL 0.2/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Dock Low GL · GL 0.2/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Broccoli raab Low GL · GL 0.2/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Butterbur Low GL · GL 0.2/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Mustard greens Low GL · GL 0.2/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Bamboo shoots Low GL · GL 0.3/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Cauliflower Low GL · GL 0.3/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Pumpkin leaves Low GL · GL 0.4/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Cabbage Low GL · GL 0.4/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Malabar spinach Low GL · GL 0.4/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Cabbage Low GL · GL 0.4/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Chicory greens Low GL · GL 0.4/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Pumpkin leaves Low GL · GL 0.4/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Spinach Low GL · GL 0.4/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Beet greens Low GL · GL 0.4/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Turnip greens Low GL · GL 0.4/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Mustard spinach Low GL · GL 0.5/100g · Tier 3
🟢 New Zealand spinach Low GL · GL 0.5/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Cabbage Low GL · GL 0.5/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Asparagus Low GL · GL 0.5/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Coriander (cilantro) leaves Low GL · GL 0.5/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Watercress Low GL · GL 0.5/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Turnip greens Low GL · GL 0.5/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Cabbage Low GL · GL 0.5/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Cabbage Low GL · GL 0.5/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Turnip greens Low GL · GL 0.5/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Mustard spinach Low GL · GL 0.5/100g · Tier 3
🟢 New zealand spinach Low GL · GL 0.5/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Balsam-pear (bitter gourd) Low GL · GL 0.6/100g · Tier 3
🟢 New Zealand spinach Low GL · GL 0.6/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Bamboo shoots Low GL · GL 0.6/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Spinach Low GL · GL 0.6/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Water convolvulus Low GL · GL 0.6/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Cauliflower Low GL · GL 0.6/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Chicory Low GL · GL 0.6/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Turnip greens and turnips Low GL · GL 0.6/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Seaweed Low GL · GL 0.7/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Lettuce Low GL · GL 0.7/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Mustard spinach Low GL · GL 0.7/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Pickles Low GL · GL 0.7/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Nopales Low GL · GL 0.7/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Lettuce Low GL · GL 0.7/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Spinach Low GL · GL 0.7/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Pickles Low GL · GL 0.7/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Turnips Low GL · GL 0.7/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Spinach Low GL · GL 0.7/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Cabbage Low GL · GL 0.7/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Turnip greens Low GL · GL 0.7/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Lettuce Low GL · GL 0.8/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Spinach Low GL · GL 0.8/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Kale Low GL · GL 0.8/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Spinach Low GL · GL 0.8/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Spinach Low GL · GL 0.8/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Nopales Low GL · GL 0.8/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Broccoli Low GL · GL 0.8/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Celery Low GL · GL 0.8/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Beans Low GL · GL 0.8/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Radishes Low GL · GL 0.8/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Spinach Low GL · GL 0.8/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Turnip greens Low GL · GL 0.9/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Spinach Low GL · GL 0.9/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Pickles Low GL · GL 0.9/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Pickles Low GL · GL 0.9/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Asparagus Low GL · GL 0.9/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Cucumber Low GL · GL 0.9/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Mustard greens Low GL · GL 0.9/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Sauerkraut Low GL · GL 0.9/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Squash Low GL · GL 0.9/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Asparagus Low GL · GL 0.9/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Collards Low GL · GL 0.9/100g · Tier 3

Quick Answers

How do I choose the best foods from this list?

Focus on the Low GL foods first (80 on this list). They have GL ≤10. Then, if you are looking for variety, the moderate-GL options (0) can be worked in with smaller portions. The key is checking the GL number on each food's page — small differences in GL translate to real differences in your blood sugar.

What portion size should I aim for?

Portion control is one of the most effective blood sugar management tools. Each food page includes a portion comparison table showing GL for half, standard, and restaurant servings. You will often find that a half-serving brings the GL from high/moderate down to a much more manageable range.

Are there even better options outside this list?

Each food page includes a Better Alternatives grid — 4 lower-GL foods in the same category. Use those to discover swaps you may not have considered. Sometimes the difference between two similar foods is 10+ GL points.

Can cooking method change the glycemic impact?

Restaurant portions are often 2-3x the standard serving shown on this page. If you eat out, mentally halve the portion or ask for a box at the start of the meal. The GL doubles with double the portion — awareness is your best tool.

Dietary reference — not medical advice. Information provided for educational purposes. Individual glycemic responses vary. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized guidance.