Plain cheese
Low GI
GL 2.5 per cup (245 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- High protein content
- Contains lactose
Plain cheese has a glycemic index of 30 (Low). One cup (245 g) adds a glycemic load of 2.5.
Updated Mar 17, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Plain cheese
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 15 g | 0.2 |
| 1 serving | 225 g | 2.3 |
| 1 cup | 245 g | 2.5 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 60 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 3.8 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.8 g |
| Natural | 3.8 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 8.2 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 40 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High protein content
- Low fat
- Low glycemic load
- Contains lactose
- Low fiber
- Moderate processing level
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Plain cheese?
Plain cheese has a glycemic index of 30 (Low). One cup (245 g) has a glycemic load of 2.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Plain cheese good for people with insulin resistance?
Plain cheese has a low glycemic index (30), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Plain cheese has the lowest glycemic load?
Plain cheese has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Plain cheese in this database (1 per 100 g).
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