Buttermilk bread
High GI
GL 33 per 100 g
- Source of complex carbohydrates
- High glycemic index and load
Buttermilk bread has a glycemic index of 70, lower than plain White Bread (75).
Updated Jul 15, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 16 per 100 g Sprouted grain bread significantly lowers the glycemic load from 33 to 16, providing a much slower glucose release while remaining a familiar bread option.
Sprouted whole grain bread - GL 14 per 100 g Flaxseed bread offers a substantial reduction in glycemic load to 14, helping to stabilize blood sugar levels compared to the high-GI buttermilk bread.
Flaxseed bread
Forms of White Bread
- GI 75 · GL 37 per 100 g
White Bread - GI 15 · GL 1.2 per 100 g keto
Keto bread - GI 25 · GL 3 per 100 g seededlow sodium
Low-carb seed bread - GI 35 · GL 5 per 100 g brand: carbonaut
Carbonaut bread slice - Putka ProBody breadGI 35 · GL 5 per 100 g brand: probody
- GI 35 · GL 6 per 100 g high protein
High protein bread - Egg bake with breadGI 55 · GL 10 per 100 g egg bake
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Buttermilk bread is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 240 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 47 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.2 g |
| Natural | 2.4 g |
| Added | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Soluble | 0.8 g |
| Insoluble | 1.9 g |
| Protein | 7.5 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.6 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.9 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Source of complex carbohydrates
- Contains some protein
- Provides dietary fiber
- High glycemic index and load
- Moderate processing level
- Contains added salt and small amount of added sugar
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Buttermilk bread?
Buttermilk bread has a glycemic index of 70 (High) and a glycemic load of 33 per 100 g.
Is Buttermilk bread good for people with insulin resistance?
Buttermilk bread has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Sprouted whole grain bread.
Which form of White Bread has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of White Bread in this database, Keto bread has the lowest glycemic load (1.2 per 100 g).
Check Buttermilk bread in the Logi app, with your portion.
