Brown cheese
Low GI
GL 12 per 100 g
- Source of calcium
- High sugar content (lactose)
Brown cheese has a glycemic index of 35 (Low).
Updated Jun 17, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Cheese
- no GI
Cheese - GI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g mushroom stuffed
Cheese-Stuffed Mushroom - GI 30 · GL 1 per 100 g high protein
High-protein cheese - GI 27 · GL 1 per 100 g italian type
Italian-type cheese - GI 30 · GL 1 per 100 g brand: micarellilow fat
Light cheese - Queijo frescoGI 27 · GL 1 per 100 g fresh
- Skim white cheeseGI 30 · GL 1 per 100 g skimwhite
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 35 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 35 g |
| Natural | 35 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Fat | 27 g |
| Saturated | 18 g |
| Unsaturated | 9 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Source of calcium
- Contains protein
- High sugar content (lactose)
- High saturated fat
- Moderate sodium content
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Brown cheese?
Brown cheese has a glycemic index of 35 (Low) and a glycemic load of 12 per 100 g.
Is Brown cheese good for people with insulin resistance?
Brown cheese has a low glycemic index (35), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Cheese has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Cheese in this database, Cheese-Stuffed Mushroom has the lowest glycemic load (1 per 100 g).
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