Classic Ground Meat Meatballs
Low GI
GL 2.4 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 2 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load
- High saturated fat content
Classic Ground Meat 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 Mar 10, 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 fried
Fried meatball - GI 35 · GL 2 per 100 g porkbeef
Pork and beef 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 - +2 more
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1 g |
| Natural | 1 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g |
| Soluble | 0.2 g |
| Insoluble | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated | 4.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 7 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic load
- Good source of protein
- Low level of processing
- High saturated fat content
- High sodium content
- Low fiber
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Classic Ground Meat Meatballs?
Classic Ground Meat 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 Classic Ground Meat Meatballs good for people with insulin resistance?
Classic Ground Meat 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?
Classic Ground Meat Meatballs has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Rich Meatballs in this database (2 per 100 g).
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