Sautéed greens (spinach or chard)
Low GI
GL 1 per 100 g
- Extremely low glycemic load
- Potential nutrient loss during heat exposure
Sautéed greens (spinach or chard) has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Leafy greens (15).
Updated Jul 3, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Leafy greens
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g
Leafy greens - Chinese greens (bok choy)GI 15 · GL 0.3 per 100 g chinese
- Fresh herbsGI 5 · GL 0.3 per 100 g garnish
- Leafy greens with raw hemp seedsGI 10 · GL 0.4 per 100 g hemp seed topped
- Baby greensGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g baby
- Blanched greensGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g boiled
- Cooked greensGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g cooked
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Sautéed greens (spinach or chard) is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 45 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.8 g |
| Natural | 0.8 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.8 g |
| Insoluble | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated | 0.3 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.7 g |
| Sodium | 70 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Extremely low glycemic load
- Rich in essential micronutrients
- Potential nutrient loss during heat exposure
- Quality of cooking fat can vary
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Sautéed greens (spinach or chard)?
Sautéed greens (spinach or chard) has a glycemic index of 15 (Low) and a glycemic load of 1 per 100 g.
Is Sautéed greens (spinach or chard) good for people with insulin resistance?
Sautéed greens (spinach or chard) has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Leafy greens has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Leafy greens in this database, Chinese greens (bok choy) has the lowest glycemic load (0.3 per 100 g).
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