Cashew Glycemic Index (GI) - Is It High or Low?

by Elen Khachatrian | Last updated on October 31, 2023

Medically reviewed by Jack Yacoubian

Based on the International Tables of Glycemic Index, the glycemic index of cashews is 25.

Salted cashew nuts from Australia have a GI of 22±5. The glycemic index of organic, roasted, and salted cashew nuts from the UK is about 25±12.

The roasted and salted cashew nut from the UK has the highest glycemic index, about 27±9 (1). Cashew nuts are relatively high in carbohydrates. They contain 30g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 6g are sugars.

According to a 2018 study, half of 300 participants with type 2 diabetes were on a cashew-enriched diet, and the other half were on a typical diabetes diet. After 12 weeks, those on the cashew-enriched diet had lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Studies also show that cashews have no negative impact on blood glucose levels or weight (2).

You can find the glycemic index chart with sources by following the link.