Horseradish Root
Low GI
GL 2 per 100 g
- very low glycemic load
- possible added sugars in commercial products
Horseradish Root has a glycemic index of 15 (Low).
Reviewed Aug 7, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted, human-reviewed) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Horseradish Root is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 5 g | 0.1 |
| 1 tablespoon | 15 g | 0.3 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 48 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 11.3 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 7.9 g |
| Natural | 7.9 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Soluble | 1 g |
| Insoluble | 2.3 g |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.6 g |
| Sodium | 30 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- very low glycemic load
- high content of anti-inflammatory substances
- minimal level of processing
- possible added sugars in commercial products
- potential for digestive system irritation
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Horseradish Root
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Horseradish Root?
Horseradish Root has a glycemic index of 15 (Low) and a glycemic load of 2 per 100 g.
Is Horseradish Root good for people with insulin resistance?
Horseradish Root 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 Horseradish Root has the lowest glycemic load?
Horseradish Root has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Horseradish Root in this database (2 per 100 g).
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