Cooked lentils in tomato-based sauce (meat substitute)
Low GI
GL 9 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 6 per 100 g
- High fiber content
- Moderate sodium content
Cooked lentils in tomato-based sauce (meat substitute) has a glycemic index of 35, higher than plain Lentils (raw) (21). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 9.
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
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Cooked lentils in tomato-based sauce (meat substitute) is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 1 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Soluble | 1.5 g |
| Insoluble | 3.5 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated | 0.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.8 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High fiber content
- Good plant protein source
- Low glycemic index
- Moderate sodium content
- Possible added sugars
- Moderate processing level
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cooked lentils in tomato-based sauce (meat substitute)?
Cooked lentils in tomato-based sauce (meat substitute) has a glycemic index of 35 (Low). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 9; per 100 g the glycemic load is 6.
Is Cooked lentils in tomato-based sauce (meat substitute) good for people with insulin resistance?
Cooked lentils in tomato-based sauce (meat substitute) 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 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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