Green lentils
Low GI
GL 18.9 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 12.6 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic index and load
- Moderate carbohydrate density
Green lentils has a glycemic index of 21, the same as plain Lentils (raw) (21). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 18.9.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Lentils (raw)
- GI 21 · GL 12.6 per 100 g
Lentils (raw) - GI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g smoked
Smoked tofu - GI 22 · GL 4 per 100 g blacksprouted
Germinated black lentils (cooked) - GI 25 · GL 4 per 100 g dressing
Lentil dressing - GI 28 · GL 4 per 100 g stew
Lentil stew with spinach or kale, minimal salt - Sprouted lentilsGI 21 · GL 4 per 100 g soakedsprouted
- GI 21 · GL 4.2 per 100 g cooked
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 353 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 60.1 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 10.7 g |
| Soluble | 3.2 g |
| Insoluble | 7.5 g |
| Protein | 24.6 g |
| Fat | 1.1 g |
| Saturated | 0.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.9 g |
| Sodium | 6 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic index and load
- Excellent source of plant-based protein and fiber
- Moderate carbohydrate density
- Requires thorough soaking/cooking to minimize anti-nutrients
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Green lentils?
Green lentils has a glycemic index of 21 (Low). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 18.9; per 100 g the glycemic load is 12.6.
Is Green lentils good for people with insulin resistance?
Green lentils has a low glycemic index (21), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Lentils (raw) has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Lentils (raw) in this database, Smoked tofu has the lowest glycemic load (1 per 100 g).
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