Corn and black bean salsa
Low GI
GL 12 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 8 per 100 g
- Moderate glycemic load
- Moderate sodium content
Corn and black bean salsa has a glycemic index of 40, higher than plain Salsa (20). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 12.
Updated Mar 2, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Salsa
- GI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g
Salsa - GI 10 · GL 0.4 per 100 g brand: valentina
Valentina sauce - GI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g low sodium
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Fresh tomato-based salsa with chipotle - GI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g green
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.5 g |
| Natural | 3.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Soluble | 1.5 g |
| Insoluble | 3.5 g |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.3 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Moderate glycemic load
- High fiber content
- Low added sugar
- Moderate sodium content
- Contains starchy corn
- Moderate total carbohydrates
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Corn and black bean salsa?
Corn and black bean salsa has a glycemic index of 40 (Low). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 12; per 100 g the glycemic load is 8.
Is Corn and black bean salsa good for people with insulin resistance?
Corn and black bean salsa has a low glycemic index (40), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Salsa has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Salsa in this database, Valentina sauce has the lowest glycemic load (0.4 per 100 g).
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