Beef
No glycemic index7/10
No glycemic index — no carbohydrates
0 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 7/10
- About 30 g of protein per 100 g of cooked lean beef
- About 3 g of saturated fat per 100 g even when lean and trimmed
Beef has no glycemic index: it contains no carbohydrates.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #170208 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- no GI Chicken breast takes the place of beef in stir-fries, stews and salads, with about 31 g of protein and under 4 g of fat per 100 g cooked.
Chicken breast - no GI Turkey breast roasts, slices and stews like beef, with about 29 g of protein and 2 g of fat per 100 g.
Turkey breast - no GI Venison is a red meat with a similar rich flavour for roasts and stews, with only about 2 g of fat per 100 g.
Venison - GL 6.4 per 100 g Cooked lentils replace beef in stews, chili and bolognese, with about 9 g of protein, 8 g of fibre and almost no fat per 100 g.
Lentils
Forms of Beef
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Beef is one of the 11,150 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 oz cooked | 28 g |
| cooked from 1/4 lb raw | 76 g |
| 3 oz cooked | 85 g |
| cooked from 200 g raw | 135 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
203
Calories
0 g
Carbs
29.9 g
Protein
8.37 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 203 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 29.9 g |
| Fat | 8.37 g |
| Saturated | 3.35 g |
| Unsaturated | 5.02 g |
| Sodium | 55 mg |
Processing Level
10%
Minimal
Why this score?
- About 30 g of protein per 100 g of cooked lean beef
- No carbohydrate: glycemic load 0
- A source of iron, zinc and vitamin B12: about 3 mg of iron and 7 mg of zinc per 100 g
- About 3 g of saturated fat per 100 g even when lean and trimmed
- Fattier cuts with the fat left on reach about 17 g of fat and 260 kcal per 100 g
- No fibre
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Beef?
Beef has no glycemic index because it contains no carbohydrates (0 g per 100 g).
Is Beef good for people with insulin resistance?
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, Dried beef has the lowest glycemic load (1.8 per 100 g).
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