Corn grits
Medium GI
GL 82.5 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 55 per 100 g
- Low sodium content
- Very high glycemic load
Corn grits has a glycemic index of 69 (Moderate). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 82.5.
Updated Sep 29, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 7.7 per 100 g Chickpeas are far steadier (GI 28 vs 69) with a markedly lower glycemic load (GL 8 vs 55 per 100g), making them a realistic swap for grits in a meal.
Chickpeas - GL 12 per 100 g Brown rice is still lower-impact than corn grits (GI 50 vs 69; GL 12 vs 55 per 100g) and is a plausible grain swap for many meals.
Brown rice
Logi · Manage Insulin Resistance
Lower your blood sugar through smarter food choices
Corn grits is one of the 11,150 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 370 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 79 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.6 g |
| Natural | 0.6 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Fat | 1.8 g |
| Saturated | 0.3 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low sodium content
- Minimal processing
- Very high glycemic load
- Low fiber content
- High impact on blood sugar
Calculate the glycemic load of a meal with Corn grits
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Low-GI recipes on Logi Food Coach
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Corn grits?
Corn grits has a glycemic index of 69 (Moderate). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 82.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 55.
Is Corn grits good for people with insulin resistance?
Corn grits has a medium glycemic index (69). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Chickpeas.
How does Corn grits affect blood sugar?
Corn grits has a glycemic load of 55 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
Check Corn grits in the Logi app, with your portion.
