Traditional French bread
High GI
GL 44 per 100 g
- Low saturated fat content
- Very high glycemic index and load
Traditional French bread has a glycemic index of 78 (High).
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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- GL 18 per 100 g The sprouting process increases nutrient bioavailability and lowers the glycemic impact compared to refined white flour.
Sprouted bread - GL 14 per 100 g The high healthy fat and fiber content significantly slows glucose absorption, resulting in a much lower glycemic response.
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 56 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.5 g |
| Natural | 1.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.8 g |
| Insoluble | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 8.5 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.6 g |
| Sodium | 550 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low saturated fat content
- No added sugars
- Low overall calorie density
- Very high glycemic index and load
- Low fiber-to-carbohydrate ratio
- Refined flour base triggers rapid insulin spikes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Traditional French bread?
Traditional French bread has a glycemic index of 78 (High) and a glycemic load of 44 per 100 g.
Is Traditional French bread good for people with insulin resistance?
Traditional French bread has a high glycemic index (78) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Sprouted bread.
Which form of Traditional French bread has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Traditional French bread in this database, Soft French bread has the lowest glycemic load (39 per 100 g).
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