Food starch
GI 85 · HighGL 72.3 / 100 g1/10
High GI
85 GI
GL 72.3 per 100 g
Logi score 1/10
- Low sodium content
- Very high glycemic index and load
Food starch has a glycemic index of 85 (High).
Updated Mar 19, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 1 per 100 g They are rich in fiber and protein, helping to stabilize blood sugar levels while providing a similar thickening effect.
Chia seeds - GL 1 per 100 g It is a low-carbohydrate, high-protein alternative that does not cause the rapid blood glucose spikes associated with starches.
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Forms of Food starch
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Food starch is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
350
Calories
85 g
Carbs
0.3 g
Protein
0.1 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 85 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.1 g |
| Natural | 0.1 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.2 g |
| Insoluble | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
Processing Level
75%
Highly Processed
Why this score?
- Low sodium content
- Low fat content
- Very high glycemic index and load
- Negligible fiber and protein content
- Highly refined carbohydrate source
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Food starch?
Food starch has a glycemic index of 85 (High) and a glycemic load of 72.3 per 100 g.
Is Food starch good for people with insulin resistance?
Food starch has a high glycemic index (85) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Chia seeds.
Which form of Food starch has the lowest glycemic load?
Food starch has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Food starch in this database (72.3 per 100 g).
Check Food starch in the Logi app, with your portion.
