Low Sodium — Diabetes Food Reference

Low Sodium foods — 4410 items in our database meet this criteria, with 3721 also rated diabetes-friendly. Browse the list for glycemic load values, GI data, and full nutrition profiles for each food.
🔴 Candies Limit · GL 37.5/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Baking chocolate Low GL · GL 7.7/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Baking chocolate Low GL · GL 5.1/100g · Tier 3
🔴 Candies Limit · GL 27.4/100g · Tier 3
🔴 Candies Limit · GL 25.3/100g · Tier 3
🟡 Ice creams Eat in Moderation · GL 12.5/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Ice creams Low GL · GL 9.5/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Desserts Low GL · GL 9.7/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Ice creams Low GL · GL 9.8/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Ice creams Low GL · GL 9.3/100g · Tier 3
🟡 Sherbet Eat in Moderation · GL 12.5/100g · Tier 3
🔴 Candies Limit · GL 35.2/100g · Tier 3
🔴 Candies Limit · GL 31.5/100g · Tier 3
🟡 Candies Eat in Moderation · GL 18.5/100g · Tier 3
🟡 Ice creams Eat in Moderation · GL 10.7/100g · Tier 3
🔴 Candies Limit · GL 24.8/100g · Tier 3
🔴 Candies Limit · GL 24/100g · Tier 3
🟡 Potatoes Eat in Moderation · GL 10.7/100g · Tier 3
🟡 Potatoes Eat in Moderation · GL 18.8/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Moose Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Moose Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Seal Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Oil Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Oopah (tunicate) Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Owl Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Fish Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Fish Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Duck Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Sea cucumber Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Squirrel Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Walrus Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Deer (venison) Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Whale Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Whale Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Oil Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Melon Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Squash Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Fish Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Fish Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Oil Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Fish Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Buffalo Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Buffalo Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Elk Low GL · · Tier 4
Pectin No Verdict · · Tier 3
🟡 Milk dessert Eat in Moderation · GL 16.1/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Whipped topping Low GL · GL 10.4/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Babyfood Low GL · GL 8.7/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Oil Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Cheese Low GL · GL 1.6/100g · Tier 3
🟡 Jams Eat in Moderation · GL 15.5/100g · Tier 3
🔴 Beverages Limit · GL 36.7/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Tomato and vegetable juice Low GL · GL 2.3/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Beverages Low GL · GL 4.2/100g · Tier 3
🟡 Hearts of palm Eat in Moderation · GL 14.9/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Babyfood Low GL · GL 5.4/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Babyfood Low GL · GL 3.2/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Frozen novelties Low GL · GL 10.3/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Tofu yogurt Low GL · GL 6.1/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Alcoholic beverage Low GL · GL 2.1/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Babyfood Low GL · GL 7.2/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Beverages Low GL · GL 8.2/100g · Tier 3
🔴 Babyfood Limit · GL 38.3/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Babyfood Low GL · GL 5/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Milk Low GL · GL 2.3/100g · Tier 3
🔴 Babyfood Limit · GL 39.2/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Babyfood Low GL · GL 9/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Babyfood Low GL · GL 7/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Cheese Low GL · GL 1.4/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Oil Low GL · · Tier 4
🟡 Pie fillings Eat in Moderation · GL 17.9/100g · Tier 3
🔴 Beverages Limit · GL 29.6/100g · Tier 3
🔴 Syrup Limit · GL 31.3/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Mollusks Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Turtle Low GL · · Tier 4
🟢 Lemons Low GL · GL 3.2/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Lemon juice Low GL · GL 3.2/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Lemon juice from concentrate Low GL · GL 2.4/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Lemon peel Low GL · GL 2.7/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Prickly pears Low GL · GL 2.9/100g · Tier 3
🟡 Plums Eat in Moderation · GL 12.3/100g · Tier 3
🟡 Plums Eat in Moderation · GL 14.3/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Prune juice Low GL · GL 8.1/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Pummelo Low GL · GL 4.2/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Raspberries Low GL · GL 2.7/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Raspberries Low GL · GL 9.8/100g · Tier 3
🟡 Raspberries Eat in Moderation · GL 10.7/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Rhubarb Low GL · GL 1.3/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Sapodilla Low GL · GL 7.2/100g · Tier 3
🟡 Sapote Eat in Moderation · GL 13.1/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Soursop Low GL · GL 6.6/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Strawberries Low GL · GL 2.8/100g · Tier 3
🔴 Tamarinds Limit · GL 28.2/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Fruit salad Low GL · GL 10.3/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Watermelon Low GL · GL 3.5/100g · Tier 3
🟡 Maraschino cherries Eat in Moderation · GL 19/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Pineapple Low GL · GL 7/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Apricots Low GL · GL 9.1/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Cherries Low GL · GL 4.5/100g · Tier 3
🟢 Cherries Low GL · GL 9.2/100g · Tier 3

Quick Answers

How do I use this list for my diabetes diet?

Of the 4410 foods on this page, 3721 are rated Low GL (GL ≤10), 270 are Moderate (GL 11-19), and 376 should be Limited (GL ≥20). The average GL per 100g is 11. Click any food for its full glycemic profile, portion size comparison, and better alternatives in the same category.

How can I pair these foods to reduce blood sugar impact?

The standard serving determines the GL you see on this page. But half-portions cut the GL in half — a simple and powerful strategy. For any food rated Moderate or Limit, try eating half the standard serving and filling the rest of your plate with non-starchy vegetables and lean protein.

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.