Chicken
No glycemic index8/10
No glycemic index — no carbohydrates
0 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 8/10
- High-quality complete protein source
- Lacks micronutrient diversity compared to organ meats
Chicken has no glycemic index: it contains no carbohydrates.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #2646170 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Chicken
- GI 5 · GL 0.1 per 100 g almond flour crusted
Chicken breast coated in almond flour and baked or air-fried - Thai-marinated chickenGI 10 · GL 0.3 per 100 g marinated
- Chicken breast stir-fried with bell peppers and gingerGI 25 · GL 1 per 100 g stir fry with bell peppers
- Pastured chicken breast, sautéed kale, sliced avocadoGI 10 · GL 1 per 100 g pastured
- Chicken paprikashGI 40 · GL 2 per 100 g stewpaprikash
- GI 20 · GL 2 per 100 g lemongrilled
Grilled lemon - GI 40 · GL 3 per 100 g chickpea crusted
Chicken breast coated in chickpea flour and baked
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Chicken is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 3 oz cooked serving | 85 g |
| 1 breast, boneless, skinless | 112 g |
| 1 thigh, boneless, skinless | 140 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
110
Calories
0 g
Carbs
23 g
Protein
1.5 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 23 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.4 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.1 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
Processing Level
10%
Minimal
Why this score?
- High-quality complete protein source
- Zero glycemic impact for insulin resistance
- Lacks micronutrient diversity compared to organ meats
- Potential for inflammatory farming practices if not organic
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Chicken
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Chicken?
Chicken has no glycemic index because it contains no carbohydrates (0 g per 100 g).
Is Chicken good for people with insulin resistance?
Chicken contains no carbohydrates, so on its own it does not raise blood sugar.
Which form of Chicken has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Chicken in this database, Chicken breast coated in almond flour and baked or air-fried has the lowest glycemic load (0.1 per 100 g).
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