Beef tongue
No glycemic index6/10
No glycemic index — no carbohydrates
0 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 6/10
- No carbohydrates or sugars
- High saturated fat
Beef tongue has no glycemic index: it contains no carbohydrates.
Updated Oct 15, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
224
Calories
0 g
Carbs
16 g
Protein
17 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 224 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 16 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Saturated | 6.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 10.9 g |
| Sodium | 69 mg |
Processing Level
30%
Minimal
Why this score?
- No carbohydrates or sugars
- High protein content
- Low processing level
- High saturated fat
- No dietary fiber
- Moderate calorie density
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Beef tongue?
Beef tongue has no glycemic index because it contains no carbohydrates (0 g per 100 g).
Is Beef tongue good for people with insulin resistance?
Beef tongue contains no carbohydrates, so on its own it does not raise blood sugar.
Related foods
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