Bread dough
High GI
GL 42 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 35 per 100 g
- Contains some fiber
- Very high glycemic load
Bread dough has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 42.
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 0.3 per 100 g Almond flour has a significantly lower GI of 5 and GL of 1 compared to bread dough, leading to a much smaller impact on blood sugar.
Almond flour - GL 3 per 100 g Cauliflower pizza crust offers a much lower GL of 3 compared to bread dough's 35, making it a more blood-sugar-friendly alternative for meals.
Cauliflower pizza base - GL 0.1 per 100 g Flaxseed meal is an excellent low-glycemic substitute with a GI of 5 and GL of 1, providing fiber and healthy fats instead of the rapid-digesting carbs in bread dough.
Ground flaxseed and water mixture (flax egg) - GL 26.5 per 100 g Coconut flour has a much lower GL of 3 compared to bread dough, helping to stabilize blood glucose levels after a meal.
Coconut flour
Logi · Manage Insulin Resistance
Lower your blood sugar through smarter food choices
Bread dough is one of the 11,150 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2 g |
| Natural | 1 g |
| Added | 1 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.75 g |
| Insoluble | 1.75 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated | 0.4 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.6 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains some fiber
- Moderate protein content
- Very high glycemic load
- High glycemic index
- High sodium content
Calculate the glycemic load of a meal with Bread dough
Allergens
Low-GI recipes on Logi Food Coach
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Bread dough?
Bread dough has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 42; per 100 g the glycemic load is 35.
Is Bread dough good for people with insulin resistance?
Bread dough has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Almond flour.
How does Bread dough affect blood sugar?
Bread dough has a glycemic load of 35 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
Check Bread dough in the Logi app, with your portion.
