Boiled leek
Low GI
GL 1.2 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Low protein density
Boiled leek has a glycemic index of 15, lower than plain Leeks (16). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.2.
Updated Jul 3, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 31 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 7.6 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.4 g |
| Natural | 3.4 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1.3 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.07 g |
| Sodium | 18 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- Excellent for blood sugar stability
- High water content and low calorie density
- Low protein density
- Lower fiber content compared to other cruciferous vegetables
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Boiled leek?
Boiled leek has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 1.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Boiled leek good for people with insulin resistance?
Boiled leek 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 Leeks has the lowest glycemic load?
Boiled leek has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Leeks in this database (1 per 100 g).
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