Breadcrumbs
High GI
GL 54.7 per cup (108 g) · GL 50.6 per 100 g
- About 13 g of protein per 100 g, from the wheat flour.
- Dried white bread: GI about 75 and a glycemic load of about 54 per 100 g.
Breadcrumbs has a glycemic index of 75 (High). One cup (108 g) adds a glycemic load of 54.7.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #174928 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 0.3 per 100 g Almond flour coats and binds the same way with very few digestible carbohydrates.
Almond flour - GL 31.7 per 100 g Rolled oats make a crunchy coating or binder with more fibre and a lower glycemic load.
Oats - no GI Finely grated parmesan gives a crisp crust on baked dishes with almost no carbohydrates.
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Forms of Breadcrumbs
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 2 g | 1.2 |
| 1 tbsp | 7 g | 3.4 |
| 1/4 cup | 27 g | 13.7 |
| 1 cup | 108 g | 54.7 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 395 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 71.98 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 6.2 g |
| Natural | 6.2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4.5 g |
| Soluble | 1.3 g |
| Insoluble | 3.2 g |
| Protein | 13.35 g |
| Fat | 5.3 g |
| Saturated | 1.06 g |
| Unsaturated | 4.24 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- About 13 g of protein per 100 g, from the wheat flour.
- Fairly low in fat: about 5 g per 100 g.
- Dried white bread: GI about 75 and a glycemic load of about 54 per 100 g.
- Only about 4.5 g of fibre per 100 g.
- About 730 mg of sodium per 100 g.
- A breaded coating soaks up frying fat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Breadcrumbs?
Breadcrumbs has a glycemic index of 75 (High). One cup (108 g) has a glycemic load of 54.7; per 100 g the glycemic load is 50.6.
Is Breadcrumbs good for people with insulin resistance?
Breadcrumbs has a high glycemic index (75) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Almond flour.
Which form of Breadcrumbs has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Breadcrumbs in this database, Whole breadcrumbs has the lowest glycemic load (48.5 per 100 g).
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