Fried meatballs
Low GI
GL 2.4 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 2 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load
- High saturated fat content
Fried meatballs has a glycemic index of 35, higher than plain Rich Meatballs (25). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 2.4.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Rich Meatballs
- GI 25 · GL 2 per 100 g
Rich Meatballs - GI 35 · GL 2 per 100 g ground meat
Classic Ground Meat Meatballs - Swedish meatballsGI 35 · GL 3 per 100 g swedish
- GI 55 · GL 4 per 100 g brand: frostapfanne
Frosta Mini Meatballs - GI 45 · GL 5 per 100 g vegan
Vegan meatballs - GI 40 · GL 7 per 100 g veggie
Veggie meatballs - GI 45 · GL 8 per 100 g vegetariancacio e pepe
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 260 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1 g |
| Natural | 1 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Soluble | 0.3 g |
| Insoluble | 0.7 g |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Saturated | 6 g |
| Unsaturated | 10 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic load
- Good source of protein
- High saturated fat content
- Significant sodium levels
- Deep-frying adds inflammatory fats
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Fried meatballs?
Fried meatballs has a glycemic index of 35 (Low). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 2.4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 2.
Is Fried meatballs good for people with insulin resistance?
Fried meatballs has a low glycemic index (35), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Rich Meatballs has the lowest glycemic load?
Fried meatballs has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Rich Meatballs in this database (2 per 100 g).
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