Fermented cabbage (unsalted, unsweetened sauerkraut)
Low GI
GL 1.5 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Rich in probiotics
- May cause bloating in sensitive individuals
Fermented cabbage (unsalted, unsweetened sauerkraut) has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Sauerkraut (15). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.5.
Updated Oct 12, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Sauerkraut
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g
Sauerkraut - Garlic herb sauerkrautGI 15 · GL 0.5 per 100 g garlicherb
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g pickled
Fermented cabbage (sauerkraut, low sodium, no added sugars) - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g fried
Fried Sauerkraut - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g low sodium
Low-sodium sauerkraut - Sauerkraut with mushrooms and baconGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g with mushroom bacon
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g sugar free
Unsweetened Sauerkraut
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 20 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.8 g |
| Natural | 1.8 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g |
| Soluble | 1 g |
| Insoluble | 1.9 g |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0.02 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.08 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Rich in probiotics
- High fiber content
- Low glycemic load
- May cause bloating in sensitive individuals
- Low protein content
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Fermented cabbage (unsalted, unsweetened sauerkraut)?
Fermented cabbage (unsalted, unsweetened sauerkraut) has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 1.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Fermented cabbage (unsalted, unsweetened sauerkraut) good for people with insulin resistance?
Fermented cabbage (unsalted, unsweetened sauerkraut) has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Sauerkraut has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Sauerkraut in this database, Garlic herb sauerkraut has the lowest glycemic load (0.5 per 100 g).
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