High-protein cheese
Low GI
GL 0.3 per typical slice (30 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low fat content
- Lack of fiber
High-protein cheese has a glycemic index of 30 (Low). One typical slice (30 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.3.
Updated Jan 21, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Cheese
- no GI
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High-protein cheese is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 90 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 3.5 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.5 g |
| Natural | 3.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 17 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated | 0.6 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.4 g |
| Sodium | 50 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low fat content
- High protein content
- Low glycemic load
- Lack of fiber
- Content of natural milk sugars
- Small amount of sodium
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of High-protein cheese?
High-protein cheese has a glycemic index of 30 (Low). One typical slice (30 g) has a glycemic load of 0.3; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is High-protein cheese good for people with insulin resistance?
High-protein 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 Cheese has the lowest glycemic load?
High-protein cheese has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Cheese in this database (1 per 100 g).
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