Diabetic-Friendly Seafood Guide

27 items classified under standard Diabetic-Friendly guidelines.

How do seafood fare on the Diabetic-Friendly diet? The answer depends on glycemic impact and blood sugar effect. This guide breaks down all 27 items in this category with their classification, nutritional data, and the reasoning behind each status.

Seafood are universally compatible with Diabetic-Friendly. Each item listed here is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. The entries below break down the specific nutritional profile so you can choose based on your individual targets — calories, macros, or micronutrients that matter for your goals.

Quick Reference

Food Status Total carbs (per 100g)
Anchovies Allowed 0g
Calamari Allowed 14.1g
Canned Salmon Allowed 0g
Canned Tuna Allowed 0.1g
Canned Tuna in Oil Allowed 0g
Canned Tuna in Water Allowed 0g
Catfish Allowed 0g
Clams Allowed 3.6g
Cod Allowed 0g
Crab Allowed 0g
Fish Sticks Allowed 21.7g
Halibut Allowed 0g
Lobster Allowed 0g
Mahi Mahi Allowed 0g
Mussels Allowed 4.7g
Oysters Allowed 2.7g
Salmon Allowed 2.7g
Sardines Allowed 0g
Scallops Allowed 14.1g
Sea Bass Allowed 0g
Shrimp Allowed 59.1g
Smoked Salmon Allowed 0g
Sushi Allowed 18.4g
Swordfish Allowed 0g
Tilapia Allowed 0g
Trout Allowed 0g
Tuna Allowed 2.7g

Classification Breakdown

27 Allowed — These seafood are low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response.

Diabetic-friendly eating focuses on glucose stability — total carbs per meal and absorption speed modified by fiber, fat, and protein.

Allowed Seafood (27)

Anchovies

Allowed

Anchovies is classified as Allowed on Diabetic-Friendly, with 0g total carbs per 100g. This means it is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. It also contains 28.9g protein and 9.7g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Among the 27 items in this category, anchovies sits at the low end for total carbs — next closest is Canned Salmon at 0g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

210kcalCalories
28.9gProtein
9.7gFat
0gCarbs
0gSugar
0gFiber

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Calamari

Allowed

Calamari is classified as Allowed on Diabetic-Friendly, with 14.1g total carbs per 100g. This means it is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. It also contains 13.8g protein and 13.2g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for total carbs. The nearest lower option is Mussels at 4.7g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

234kcalCalories
13.8gProtein
13.2gFat
14.1gCarbs
Sugar
0.5gFiber

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Canned Salmon

Allowed

At 0g total carbs per 100g, Canned Salmon falls into the Allowed category under Diabetic-Friendly guidelines. It is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. Beyond the primary classification, canned salmon also provides 24.6g protein and 378mg sodium per 100g. Among the 27 items in this category, canned salmon sits at the low end for total carbs — next closest is Canned Tuna in Oil at 0g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

136kcalCalories
24.6gProtein
4.2gFat
0gCarbs
Sugar
0gFiber

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Canned Tuna

Allowed

With 0.1g total carbs per 100g, Canned Tuna earns a Allowed classification on Diabetic-Friendly. This means it is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. It also contains 19g protein and 219mg sodium, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Trout and Tuna for total carbs, ranking 17 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

85kcalCalories
19gProtein
0.9gFat
0.1gCarbs
Sugar
0gFiber

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Canned Tuna in Oil

Allowed

Canned Tuna in Oil is classified as Allowed on Diabetic-Friendly, with 0g total carbs per 100g. This means it is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. It also contains 29.1g protein and 8.2g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Among the 27 items in this category, canned tuna in oil sits at the low end for total carbs — next closest is Canned Tuna in Water at 0g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

198kcalCalories
29.1gProtein
8.2gFat
0gCarbs
Sugar
0gFiber

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Canned Tuna in Water

Allowed

With 0g total carbs per 100g, Canned Tuna in Water earns a Allowed classification on Diabetic-Friendly. It is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. Beyond the primary classification, canned tuna in water also provides 23.6g protein and 377mg sodium per 100g. Among the 27 items in this category, canned tuna in water sits at the low end for total carbs — next closest is Catfish at 0g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

128kcalCalories
23.6gProtein
3gFat
0gCarbs
Sugar
0gFiber

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Catfish

Allowed

At 0g total carbs per 100g, Catfish falls into the Allowed category under Diabetic-Friendly guidelines. It is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. Beyond the primary classification, catfish also provides 16.4g protein per 100g. Among the 27 items in this category, catfish sits at the low end for total carbs — next closest is Cod at 0g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

95kcalCalories
16.4gProtein
2.8gFat
0gCarbs
Sugar
0gFiber

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Clams

Allowed

Clams is classified as Allowed on Diabetic-Friendly, with 3.6g total carbs per 100g. The classification reflects that it is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. Nutritionally, it also delivers 14.7g protein per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for total carbs. The nearest lower option is Salmon at 2.7g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

86kcalCalories
14.7gProtein
1gFat
3.6gCarbs
Sugar
0gFiber

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Cod

Allowed

At 0g total carbs per 100g, Cod falls into the Allowed category under Diabetic-Friendly guidelines. It is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. Beyond the primary classification, cod also provides 17.8g protein per 100g. Among the 27 items in this category, cod sits at the low end for total carbs — next closest is Crab at 0g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsSugarFiber
Atlantic (raw)82kcal17.8g0.7g0g0g
Pacific (raw)84kcal20.4g0.3g0g

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Crab

Allowed

With 0g total carbs per 100g, Crab earns a Allowed classification on Diabetic-Friendly. This means it is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. It also contains 17.9g protein and 395mg sodium, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Cod and Halibut for total carbs, ranking 7 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

83kcalCalories
17.9gProtein
0.7gFat
0gCarbs
Sugar
0gFiber

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Fish Sticks

Allowed

Fish Sticks is classified as Allowed on Diabetic-Friendly, with 21.7g total carbs per 100g. The classification reflects that it is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. Nutritionally, it also delivers 11g protein and 16.2g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for total carbs. The nearest lower option is Sushi at 18.4g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

277kcalCalories
11gProtein
16.2gFat
21.7gCarbs
Sugar
1.5gFiber

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Halibut

Allowed

With 0g total carbs per 100g, Halibut earns a Allowed classification on Diabetic-Friendly. This means it is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. It also contains 18.6g protein, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Crab and Lobster for total carbs, ranking 8 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

91kcalCalories
18.6gProtein
1.3gFat
0gCarbs
0gSugar
0gFiber

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Lobster

Allowed

Lobster is classified as Allowed on Diabetic-Friendly, with 0g total carbs per 100g. The classification reflects that it is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. Nutritionally, it also delivers 20.9g protein and 535mg sodium per serving. Within this category, it falls between Halibut and Mahi Mahi for total carbs, ranking 9 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

97kcalCalories
20.9gProtein
1gFat
0gCarbs
Sugar
0gFiber

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Mahi Mahi

Allowed

With 0g total carbs per 100g, Mahi Mahi earns a Allowed classification on Diabetic-Friendly. This means it is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. It also contains 18.5g protein, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Lobster and Sardines for total carbs, ranking 10 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

85kcalCalories
18.5gProtein
0.7gFat
0gCarbs
0gSugar
0gFiber

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Mussels

Allowed

Mussels is classified as Allowed on Diabetic-Friendly, with 4.7g total carbs per 100g. This means it is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. It also contains 15.1g protein and 362mg sodium, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for total carbs. The nearest lower option is Clams at 3.6g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

109kcalCalories
15.1gProtein
2.8gFat
4.7gCarbs
Sugar
0gFiber

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Oysters

Allowed

At 2.7g total carbs per 100g, Oysters falls into the Allowed category under Diabetic-Friendly guidelines. It is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. Beyond the primary classification, oysters also provides 5.7g protein per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Tuna and Salmon for total carbs, ranking 19 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

51kcalCalories
5.7gProtein
1.7gFat
2.7gCarbs
Sugar
0gFiber

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Salmon

Allowed

With 2.7g total carbs per 100g, Salmon earns a Allowed classification on Diabetic-Friendly. It is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. Beyond the primary classification, salmon also provides 10.8g protein and 17.4g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Oysters and Clams for total carbs, ranking 20 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsSugarFiber
Atlantic (raw)142kcal19.8g6.3g0g0g
Atlantic (farmed, raw)208kcal20.4g13.4g0g0g

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Sardines

Allowed

At 0g total carbs per 100g, Sardines falls into the Allowed category under Diabetic-Friendly guidelines. The classification reflects that it is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. Nutritionally, it also delivers 24.6g protein and 11.5g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Mahi Mahi and Sea Bass for total carbs, ranking 11 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

208kcalCalories
24.6gProtein
11.5gFat
0gCarbs
Sugar
0gFiber

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Scallops

Allowed

At 14.1g total carbs per 100g, Scallops falls into the Allowed category under Diabetic-Friendly guidelines. It is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. Beyond the primary classification, scallops also provides 11.1g protein and 12.5g fat per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for total carbs. The nearest lower option is Calamari at 14.1g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

217kcalCalories
11.1gProtein
12.5gFat
14.1gCarbs
Sugar
0.5gFiber

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Sea Bass

Allowed

Sea Bass is classified as Allowed on Diabetic-Friendly, with 0g total carbs per 100g. This means it is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. It also contains 18.4g protein, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Sardines and Smoked Salmon for total carbs, ranking 12 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

97kcalCalories
18.4gProtein
2gFat
0gCarbs
0gSugar
0gFiber

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Shrimp

Allowed

With 59.1g total carbs per 100g, Shrimp earns a Allowed classification on Diabetic-Friendly. This means it is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. It also contains 7.1g protein and 17.9g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for total carbs. The nearest lower option is Fish Sticks at 21.7g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsSugarFiber
Raw100kcal20.4g1.4g0g0g
Cooked87kcal17.5g1.3g0g0g

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Smoked Salmon

Allowed

At 0g total carbs per 100g, Smoked Salmon falls into the Allowed category under Diabetic-Friendly guidelines. It is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. Beyond the primary classification, smoked salmon also provides 18.3g protein and 672mg sodium per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Sea Bass and Swordfish for total carbs, ranking 13 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

117kcalCalories
18.3gProtein
4.3gFat
0gCarbs
Sugar
0gFiber

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Sushi

Allowed

Sushi is classified as Allowed on Diabetic-Friendly, with 18.4g total carbs per 100g. This means it is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. It also contains 428mg sodium, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for total carbs. The nearest lower option is Scallops at 14.1g.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

94kcalCalories
2.9gProtein
0.7gFat
18.4gCarbs
Sugar
1gFiber

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Swordfish

Allowed

With 0g total carbs per 100g, Swordfish earns a Allowed classification on Diabetic-Friendly. This means it is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. It also contains 19.7g protein, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Smoked Salmon and Tilapia for total carbs, ranking 14 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

121kcalCalories
19.7gProtein
4gFat
0gCarbs
0gSugar
0gFiber

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Tilapia

Allowed

At 0g total carbs per 100g, Tilapia falls into the Allowed category under Diabetic-Friendly guidelines. The classification reflects that it is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. Nutritionally, it also delivers 20.1g protein per serving. Within this category, it falls between Swordfish and Trout for total carbs, ranking 15 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

96kcalCalories
20.1gProtein
1.7gFat
0gCarbs
Sugar
0gFiber

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Trout

Allowed

Trout is classified as Allowed on Diabetic-Friendly, with 0g total carbs per 100g. The classification reflects that it is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. Nutritionally, it also delivers 20.8g protein and 6.6g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Tilapia and Canned Tuna for total carbs, ranking 16 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

148kcalCalories
20.8gProtein
6.6gFat
0gCarbs
Sugar
0gFiber

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Tuna

Allowed

With 2.7g total carbs per 100g, Tuna earns a Allowed classification on Diabetic-Friendly. It is low enough in fast-absorbing carbohydrate for a gentle blood sugar response. Beyond the primary classification, tuna also provides 15.3g protein and 14.9g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Canned Tuna and Oysters for total carbs, ranking 18 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsSugarFiber
Fresh (raw)144kcal23.3g4.9g0g0g
Canned in Water90kcal19g0.9g0.1g0g
Canned in Oil198kcal29.1g8.2g0g0g

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