Minestrone glycemic index
Minestrone has a glycemic index of 47, which is low. A 250 g serving (1 bowl) has a glycemic load of 10 (low).
Also known as: minestrone soup, vegetable soup
- Serving250 g
- Available carbs21 g
- Fiber2 g
- Sugars3.8 g
- Protein8.7 g
- Calories170 kcal
Serving: 1 bowl.
What to know
Minestrone averaged a low GI of 47. With beans and vegetables it is a filling, low-glycemic-load starter.
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 | 4.2 g | 2 | Low |
| 100 g | 8.4 g | 4 | Low |
| 250 g · 1 bowl | 21 g | 10 | Low |
| 500 g · double serving | 42 g | 20 | High |
What the studies found
The value of 47 is the mean calculated by the authors of the International Tables of Glycemic Index (2021) across 3 studies. Results are fairly consistent (39 to 54).
Each dot is one study. Green dots followed the ISO 26642 standard method.
- 39 · Australia 2001
- 48 · USA 2002
- 54 · Canada 2007
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Frequently asked questions
Is minestrone low glycemic?
Yes. With a GI of 47, minestrone is in the low range (55 or less).
What is the glycemic load of minestrone?
A 250 g serving (1 bowl) has a glycemic load of 10, 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 minestrone?
With a GI of 47 and a low glycemic load per serving, minestrone 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 minestrone?
A 250 g serving has about 23 g of total carbohydrate, including 2 g of fiber, leaving 21 g of available carbohydrate (the part that raises blood sugar). Per 100 g: 9.2 g of carbohydrate.
Nutrition facts
| per 100 g | Serving (250 g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 68 kcal | 170 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 9.2 g | 23 g |
| Available carbs | 8.4 g | 21 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 2 g |
| Sugars | 1.5 g | 3.8 g |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 8.7 g |
| Fat | 2.1 g | 5.1 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, Soup, minestrone, canned, condensed (SR Legacy, FDC 171153). 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.