Cheese
No glycemic index6/10
Glycemic index not measured yet
2 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 6/10
- Excellent source of high-quality protein
- High saturated fat content
Cheese has no measured glycemic index yet. It contains 2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #171241 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of 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
- High protein strawberry cheeseGI 40 · GL 3 per 100 g high proteinstrawberry
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Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 serving | 28 g |
| 1 oz, cube/slice | 28 g |
| 1 cup | 113 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
350
Calories
2 g
Carbs
25 g
Protein
28 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.5 g |
| Natural | 1.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Saturated | 18 g |
| Unsaturated | 10 g |
| Sodium | 700 mg |
Processing Level
65%
Highly Processed
Why this score?
- Excellent source of high-quality protein
- Very low carbohydrate content
- Minimal processing level
- High saturated fat content
- High sodium levels
- Zero fiber content
Allergens
Contains: milk
Recipes with Cheese
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cheese?
The glycemic index of Cheese has not been measured yet. It contains 2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
Is Cheese good for people with insulin resistance?
The glycemic index of Cheese is not measured. With 2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, watch the portion size.
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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