Steamed cauliflower
Low GI
GL 1.3 per cup (125 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Low protein density
Steamed cauliflower has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Cauliflower (15). One cup (125 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.3.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #2685573 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Cauliflower
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g
Cauliflower - Boiled cauliflowerGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g boiled
- GI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g hash brown bake
Cauliflower casserole (riced cauliflower instead of potatoes) - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g herb salad
Cauliflower herb salad with vinaigrette - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g mashedbites
Cauliflower mashed and baked into small bite-sized pieces - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g panade
Cauliflower puree - GI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g flats
Cauliflower rounds (baked, made from riced cauliflower and eggs) - +10 more
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 125 g | 1.3 |
| 1 serving | 150 g | 1.5 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 23 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 4.1 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.9 g |
| Natural | 1.9 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Soluble | 0.6 g |
| Insoluble | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- Excellent hydration profile
- High fiber-to-carbohydrate ratio
- Low protein density
- Low overall micronutrient concentration compared to leafy greens
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Steamed cauliflower?
Steamed cauliflower has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One cup (125 g) has a glycemic load of 1.3; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Steamed cauliflower good for people with insulin resistance?
Steamed cauliflower has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Cauliflower has the lowest glycemic load?
Steamed cauliflower has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Cauliflower in this database (1 per 100 g).
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