Green chili
Low GI
GL 1.5 per cup (150 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Low protein content
Green chili has a glycemic index of 15, lower than plain Chili (beef and bean) (40). One cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.5.
Updated Jul 8, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #170497 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Chili (beef and bean)
- GI 40 · GL 5 per 100 g
Chili (beef and bean) - Red chiliGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g red
- Thai chili pepperGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g thai
- GI 35 · GL 2 per 100 g without beans
Chili without beans - Chili, ginger, lemongrass, and lime zest pasteGI 20 · GL 2 per 100 g herb blend
- GI 45 · GL 6 per 100 g canned
Canned chili
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, chopped or diced | 150 g | 1.5 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 40 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 9 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 5 g |
| Natural | 5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.17 g |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- Excellent insulin sensitivity support
- Low protein content
- Moderate fiber content compared to other vegetables
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Green chili?
Green chili has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 1.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Green chili good for people with insulin resistance?
Green chili 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 Chili (beef and bean) has the lowest glycemic load?
Green chili has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Chili (beef and bean) in this database (1 per 100 g).
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