Mackerel
No glycemic index8/10
No glycemic index — no carbohydrates
0 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 8/10
- Excellent protein source
- Moderate saturated fat content
Mackerel has no glycemic index: it contains no carbohydrates.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #175119 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Mackerel
- GI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g bavarian style
Mackerel bavaresque - Mackerel cooked in tomato-based broth with turmericGI 25 · GL 1 per 100 g tomato stewturmeric
- GI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g miso soup
Miso soup with mackerel - GI 40 · GL 2 per 100 g chilisalad
Chili mackerel - GI 45 · GL 5 per 100 g steamed
Steamed mackerel with broccoli and quinoa - no GI low sodium
Atlantic salmon (raw, unsalted) - no GI baked
Baked mackerel
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Mackerel is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 fillet | 112 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
206
Calories
0 g
Carbs
20 g
Protein
13 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 206 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated | 3.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 9.9 g |
| Sodium | 59 mg |
Processing Level
10%
Minimal
Why this score?
- Excellent protein source
- Zero carbohydrate and sugar
- Rich in healthy unsaturated fats
- Moderate saturated fat content
- No dietary fiber
- Potential mercury content
Allergens
Contains: fish
Recipes with Mackerel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Mackerel?
Mackerel has no glycemic index because it contains no carbohydrates (0 g per 100 g).
Is Mackerel good for people with insulin resistance?
Mackerel contains no carbohydrates, so on its own it does not raise blood sugar.
Which form of Mackerel has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Mackerel in this database, Mackerel bavaresque has the lowest glycemic load (1 per 100 g).
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