Citric acid
No glycemic index4/10
No glycemic index — no carbohydrates
0 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 4/10
- Zero glycemic impact
- Lacks nutritional value
Citric acid has no glycemic index: it contains no carbohydrates.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted, human-reviewed) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Citric acid
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Citric acid is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 4 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 12 g |
| 1 cup | 192 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
0
Calories
0 g
Carbs
0 g
Protein
0 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 0 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
Processing Level
90%
Highly Processed
Why this score?
- Zero glycemic impact
- No added calories
- Lacks nutritional value
- Highly processed additive
- May cause digestive irritation
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Citric acid?
Citric acid has no glycemic index because it contains no carbohydrates (0 g per 100 g).
Is Citric acid good for people with insulin resistance?
Citric acid contains no carbohydrates, so on its own it does not raise blood sugar.
Check Citric acid in the Logi app, with your portion.
