Cashew glycemic index (GI)
Based on the International Tables of Glycemic Index, the glycemic index of cashews is 25.
Salted cashew nuts from Australia have a GI that falls in the range of 22±5.
The glycemic index of organic, roasted, and salted cashew nuts from the UK is about 25±12.
Cashew nut from the UK, which is roasted and salted, has the highest glycemic index. It is about 27±9 (1).
Cashew nuts are relatively high in carbs. They contain 30g of carbohydrates per 100 g of which 6g are composed of sugars.
According to the study in 2018, half of 300 participants with type 2 diabetes were on a cashew-enriched diet; the other half was on a typical diabetes diet.
After 12 weeks, those on the cashew-enriched diet had lower blood pressure and higher levels of cholesterol.
Studies also show that cashews have no negative impact on blood glucose levels or weight (2).
By following the link, you can find the glycemic index chart with sources.
Sources
- https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/diacare/suppl/2008/09/18/dc08-1239.DC1/TableA1_1.pdf
- http://mdrf-eprints.in/1077/1/Cashew_Nut_Consumption_Increases_HDL_-_Journal_of_Nutrition.pdf
