Lean beef
No glycemic index7/10
No glycemic index — no carbohydrates
0 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 7/10
- High protein content for satiety
- High in saturated fat compared to plant proteins
Lean beef has no glycemic index: it contains no carbohydrates.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Lean beef is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
145
Calories
0 g
Carbs
21 g
Protein
5 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 145 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 21 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated | 2 g |
| Unsaturated | 2.5 g |
| Sodium | 55 mg |
Processing Level
10%
Minimal
Why this score?
- High protein content for satiety
- Zero glycemic load (no blood sugar impact)
- High in saturated fat compared to plant proteins
- Potential inflammatory impact of red meat
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Lean beef
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Lean beef?
Lean beef has no glycemic index because it contains no carbohydrates (0 g per 100 g).
Is Lean beef good for people with insulin resistance?
Lean beef contains no carbohydrates, so on its own it does not raise blood sugar.
Which form of Beef has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Beef in this database, Beef Birria has the lowest glycemic load (1 per 100 g).
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