Saltine crackers
High GI
GL 64.8 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 54 per 100 g
- Low added sugar
- Very high glycemic load and index
Saltine crackers has a glycemic index of 72 (High). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 64.8.
Updated Jul 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 2.7 per 100 g Flaxseed crackers provide a satisfying crunch with a significantly lower glycemic load (2 vs 54), preventing sharp blood sugar spikes.
Flaxseed crackers - GL 8 per 100 g Almond flour crackers offer a similar texture to saltines but with a much lower glycemic impact (GL 8 vs 54), making them a more blood-sugar-friendly alternative.
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 430 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2 g |
| Natural | 0.5 g |
| Added | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 2 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated | 2 g |
| Unsaturated | 7 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low added sugar
- Contains some protein
- Very high glycemic load and index
- Low fiber content
- High sodium
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Saltine crackers?
Saltine crackers has a glycemic index of 72 (High). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 64.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 54.
Is Saltine crackers good for people with insulin resistance?
Saltine crackers has a high glycemic index (72) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Flaxseed crackers.
How does Saltine crackers affect blood sugar?
Saltine crackers has a glycemic load of 54 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
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