Peach: GI, GL, Carbs & Blood Sugar Impact
Glycemic index of peach (42), glycemic load, carbs per peach, and whether people with diabetes can eat peaches.
Does Peach Raise Blood Sugar?
A medium peach has only about 14 g of carbohydrate and a published GI around 42. Fresh peaches are gentle on blood glucose; the canned-in-syrup version is a different food entirely.
How to Eat It
Fresh and plain, or with a little yogurt. If buying canned, choose no-added-sugar versions.
Nutrition Facts (Peach)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 39 kcal | 58 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 9.5 g | 14.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 2.2 g |
| Sugars | 8.4 g | 12.6 g |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central (generic food item, per 100 g edible portion). Values may differ from brand-specific products.
Glycemic Index
Published GI: 42 (typical value).
Reported range: 28-56.
Evidence level: Moderate.
Note: Canned in syrup is a completely different product from fresh.
Sources: International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values (2008/2021); University of Sydney GI Database (glycemicindex.com). GI values are reported relative to a glucose reference.
Learn more: What is GI? · What is GL? · GI vs GL
Estimated Glycemic Load
GL ≈ 5.0 per 1 medium peach (150 g).
Calculation: GI (42) × available carbohydrate per serving (12.0 g = 9.5 g − 1.5 g fiber) ÷ 100. Calculated by DMSafeHaven; formula per standard published GL methodology.
- Fresh vs. canned in syrup
- Ripeness
GI values can vary with variety, ripeness, preparation and testing conditions. The value above is a typical published figure, not a universal prediction for every individual or every serving.