Ground Beef
No glycemic index6/10
No glycemic index — no carbohydrates
0 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 6/10
- Excellent source of complete protein
- High saturated fat content
Ground Beef has no glycemic index: it contains no carbohydrates.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #174036 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Ground Beef is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 14 g |
| 4 oz serving | 113 g |
| 1 cup | 225 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
250
Calories
0 g
Carbs
17 g
Protein
20 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 17 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated | 8 g |
| Unsaturated | 10 g |
| Sodium | 70 mg |
Processing Level
50%
Moderate
Why this score?
- Excellent source of complete protein
- Zero glycemic impact
- High saturated fat content
- High caloric density
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Ground Beef
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Low-GI Cottage Pie with Carisma Potatoes 80 min · 18 ingredients · medium -
Low-GI Ćevapi with Quick Ajvar and Cabbage Salad 30 min · 11 ingredients · advanced -
Low-GI Kålpudding (Swedish Cabbage and Beef Bake) 50 min · 9 ingredients · medium -
Low-GI Köttbullar with Celeriac Mash 40 min · 13 ingredients · advanced -
Blood Sugar-Friendly Vegetable-Packed Meatloaf 60 min · 14 ingredients · medium
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Ground Beef?
Ground Beef has no glycemic index because it contains no carbohydrates (0 g per 100 g).
Is Ground Beef good for people with insulin resistance?
Ground Beef contains no carbohydrates, so on its own it does not raise blood sugar.
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