Ciabatta bread
High GI
GL 17.5 per piece (50 g) · GL 35 per 100 g
- Low fat content
- High glycemic index and load
Ciabatta bread has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One piece (50 g) adds a glycemic load of 17.5.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted, human-reviewed) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 16 per 100 g Sprouting grains reduces anti-nutrients and provides a significantly lower glycemic response compared to refined white flour.
Sprouted whole grain bread - GL 14 per 100 g The high fiber and healthy fat content in flaxseeds slows down carbohydrate absorption, preventing sharp insulin spikes.
Flaxseed bread - GL 1 per 100 g By replacing grain flours with almond flour, you drastically reduce the carbohydrate load and improve the protein-to-carb ratio.
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Ciabatta bread is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving | 50 g | 17.5 |
| 1 slice | 50 g | 17.5 |
| 1 small loaf | 150 g | 52.5 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 260 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.5 g |
| Natural | 1.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 2 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated | 0.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 2.5 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low fat content
- No added sugars
- High glycemic index and load
- Low fiber-to-carbohydrate ratio
- Refined wheat flour base
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Ciabatta bread?
Ciabatta bread has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One piece (50 g) has a glycemic load of 17.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 35.
Is Ciabatta bread good for people with insulin resistance?
Ciabatta bread has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Sprouted whole grain bread.
How does Ciabatta bread affect blood sugar?
Ciabatta bread has a glycemic load of 35 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
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