Almond flour
Low GI
GL 1 per cup (96 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- High caloric density
Almond flour has a glycemic index of 5 (Low). One cup (96 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #2261420 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Almond flour
- Almond flour flaxseed bites (with stevia/monk fruit)GI 10 · GL 1 per 100 g energy balls
- GI 10 · GL 1 per 100 g gluten freepizza base
Almond flour pizza base - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g high proteinwaffle
High protein almond flour - Almond flour with dried Italian herbsGI 15 · GL 1.6 per 100 g with herbs
- Esfirra de frango com massa de farinha de amêndoasGI 25 · GL 3 per 100 g chicken esfiha
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Almond flour is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 2 g | 0 |
| 1 tablespoon | 6 g | 0.1 |
| 1 cup | 96 g | 1 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 570 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4 g |
| Natural | 4 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Soluble | 3 g |
| Insoluble | 7 g |
| Protein | 21 g |
| Fat | 50 g |
| Saturated | 4 g |
| Unsaturated | 44 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- Excellent source of healthy fats and protein
- High caloric density
- High omega-6 fatty acid content
Allergens
Recipes with Almond flour
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Low-Glycemic Almond Flour Mug Bread 3 min · 9 ingredients · easy -
Low-Glycemic Chicken and Mushroom Skillet with Pancetta 40 min · 10 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Dark Chocolate Avocado Pudding Tarts 55 min · 11 ingredients · medium -
Golden Sweet Potato Fritters with Almond Flour and Fermented Pickles 27 min · 14 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Grain-Free Hot Cereal 5 min · 12 ingredients · easy -
Almond-Crusted Baked Cod with Herbs 22 min · 10 ingredients · easy -
Low-Glycemic Poached Eggs with Garlic Spinach on Almond Flour Rounds 25 min · 13 ingredients · medium -
Low-GI Köttbullar with Celeriac Mash 40 min · 13 ingredients · advanced -
Blood Sugar-Friendly Vegetable-Packed Meatloaf 60 min · 14 ingredients · medium -
Almond-Crusted Tofu with Sugar-Free Mustard Glaze 28 min · 9 ingredients · medium -
Dark Chocolate Almond Flourless Cake 50 min · 9 ingredients · medium -
Sauerbraten with Lentils 120 min · 14 ingredients · advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Almond flour?
Almond flour has a glycemic index of 5 (Low). One cup (96 g) has a glycemic load of 1; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Almond flour good for people with insulin resistance?
Almond flour has a low glycemic index (5), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Almond flour has the lowest glycemic load?
Almond flour has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Almond flour in this database (1 per 100 g).
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