Cheeseburger
Medium GI
GL 15 per 100 g
- Moderate protein content
- High saturated fat
Cheeseburger has a glycemic index of 66 (Moderate).
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 6 per 100 g This swap maintains the burger experience while significantly lowering the glycemic load from 15 to 6 by removing the bun.
Plant-based patty (beans/legumes) wrapped in lettuce - GL 1 per 100 g This provides a high-protein, low-glycemic alternative that drastically reduces the glycemic load from 15 to 1.
Lean turkey breast with leafy greens and fresh vegetables - GL 3 per 100 g This offers a lower-glycemic, vegetable-based alternative to traditional bread-based meals, reducing the GL from 15 to 3.
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 23 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4.5 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Soluble | 0.4 g |
| Insoluble | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated | 6 g |
| Unsaturated | 6 g |
| Sodium | 540 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Moderate protein content
- Contains calcium from cheese
- High saturated fat
- High sodium content
- High glycemic load
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cheeseburger?
Cheeseburger has a glycemic index of 66 (Moderate) and a glycemic load of 15 per 100 g.
Is Cheeseburger good for people with insulin resistance?
Cheeseburger has a medium glycemic index (66). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Plant-based patty (beans/legumes) wrapped in lettuce.
How does Cheeseburger affect blood sugar?
Cheeseburger has a glycemic load of 15 per 100g, which indicates a moderate impact on blood sugar levels.
Check Cheeseburger in the Logi app, with your portion.
