Kiwi glycemic index
Kiwi has a glycemic index of 47, which is low. A 120 g serving (1–2 kiwis) has a glycemic load of 7 (low).
Also known as: kiwifruit
- Serving120 g
- Available carbs14 g
- Fiber3.6 g
- Sugars11 g
- Protein1.4 g
- Calories73 kcal
Serving: 1–2 kiwis.
What to know
Kiwifruit is low GI and rich in fiber and vitamin C. In studies from New Zealand, swapping part of a cereal breakfast for kiwifruit lowered the blood sugar response to the meal.
Glycemic load by portion size
GI stays the same whatever you eat, but glycemic load scales with the amount: eating twice as much doubles the effect on blood sugar.
| Amount | Available carbs | Glycemic load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 5.9 g | 3 | Low |
| 100 g | 12 g | 5 | Low |
| 120 g · 1–2 kiwis | 14 g | 7 | Low |
| 240 g · double serving | 28 g | 13 | Medium |
What the studies found
The value of 47 is the median of 4 published measurements in the International Tables of Glycemic Index (2021). Results are fairly consistent (47 to 58).
Each dot is one study. Green dots followed the ISO 26642 standard method.
- 47 · New Zealand 1991
- 47 · Taiwan 2010
- 47 · Taiwan 2010
- 58 · Australia 1994
Kiwi compared with other fruits
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Frequently asked questions
Is kiwi low glycemic?
Yes. With a GI of 47, kiwi is in the low range (55 or less).
What is the glycemic load of kiwi?
A 120 g serving (1–2 kiwis) has a glycemic load of 7, which is low. Glycemic load combines GI with the amount of carbohydrate in the portion: 10 or less is low, 11 to 19 medium and 20 or more high.
Can people with diabetes eat kiwi?
With a GI of 47 and a low glycemic load per serving, kiwi usually fits a diabetes-friendly diet in normal portions. Everyone responds differently, so talk to your doctor or dietitian about your plan.
How many carbs are in kiwi?
A 120 g serving has about 18 g of total carbohydrate, including 3.6 g of fiber, leaving 14 g of available carbohydrate (the part that raises blood sugar). Per 100 g: 14.7 g of carbohydrate.
Nutrition facts
| per 100 g | Serving (120 g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 61 kcal | 73 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g | 18 g |
| Available carbs | 12 g | 14 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 3.6 g |
| Sugars | 9 g | 11 g |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 0.6 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, Kiwifruit, green, raw (SR Legacy, FDC 168153). Available carbohydrate = total carbohydrate minus fiber.
Sources: Atkinson FS, Brand-Miller JC, Foster-Powell K, Buyken AE, Goletzke J. International tables of glycemic index and glycemic load values 2021: a systematic review. Am J Clin Nutr. 2021;114(5):1625–1632. USDA FoodData Central. How we calculate each value: Methodology & sources.
Data last reviewed 2026-09-29.