Plant-based meatballs (lentil-based)
Low GI
GL 7.2 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 6 per 100 g
- High fiber content
- Moderate sodium content
Plant-based meatballs (lentil-based) has a glycemic index of 28, higher than plain Lentils (raw) (21). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 7.2.
Updated Oct 15, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Lentils (raw)
- GI 21 · GL 12.6 per 100 g
Lentils (raw) - GI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g smoked
Smoked tofu - GI 22 · GL 4 per 100 g blacksprouted
Germinated black lentils (cooked) - GI 25 · GL 4 per 100 g dressing
Lentil dressing - GI 28 · GL 4 per 100 g stew
Lentil stew with spinach or kale, minimal salt - Sprouted lentilsGI 21 · GL 4 per 100 g soakedsprouted
- GI 21 · GL 4.2 per 100 g cooked
Cooked Lentils - +15 more
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Soluble | 1.8 g |
| Insoluble | 4.2 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated | 0.4 g |
| Unsaturated | 2.6 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High fiber content
- Good plant-based protein source
- Low glycemic index
- Moderate sodium content
- Processed compared to whole lentils
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Plant-based meatballs (lentil-based)?
Plant-based meatballs (lentil-based) has a glycemic index of 28 (Low). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 7.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 6.
Is Plant-based meatballs (lentil-based) good for people with insulin resistance?
Plant-based meatballs (lentil-based) has a low glycemic index (28), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Lentils (raw) has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Lentils (raw) in this database, Smoked tofu has the lowest glycemic load (1 per 100 g).
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