Maize Flour
High GI
GL 81 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 54 per 100 g
- Moderate fiber content
- High glycemic load
Maize Flour has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 81.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #168921 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 25 per 100 g Chickpea flour has a lower glycemic index and higher protein and fiber content, making it better for blood sugar management.
Chickpea Flour - GL 36.5 per 100 g Whole grain barley flour has a much lower glycemic index and more soluble fiber, which helps slow glucose absorption.
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Maize Flour is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 7 g | 3.7 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 365 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 76.9 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.6 g |
| Natural | 0.6 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 7.3 g |
| Soluble | 2.2 g |
| Insoluble | 5.1 g |
| Protein | 6.9 g |
| Fat | 3.9 g |
| Saturated | 0.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 3.4 g |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Moderate fiber content
- Low added sugars
- High glycemic load
- High glycemic index
- Low micronutrient density
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Maize Flour?
Maize Flour has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 81; per 100 g the glycemic load is 54.
Is Maize Flour good for people with insulin resistance?
Maize Flour has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Chickpea Flour.
How does Maize Flour affect blood sugar?
Maize Flour has a glycemic load of 54 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
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