Light cheese
Low GI
GL 0.3 per typical slice (30 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Low fat content
- Contains salt
Light cheese has a glycemic index of 30 (Low). One typical slice (30 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.3.
Updated Jan 31, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Light cheese is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 90 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 3.5 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.5 g |
| Natural | 3.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated | 1.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 1 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low fat content
- Low glycemic load
- Source of protein
- Contains salt
- No fiber
- Contains lactose
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Light cheese?
Light cheese has a glycemic index of 30 (Low). One typical slice (30 g) has a glycemic load of 0.3; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Light cheese good for people with insulin resistance?
Light cheese has a low glycemic index (30), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Cheese has the lowest glycemic load?
Light cheese has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Cheese in this database (1 per 100 g).
Check Light cheese in the Logi app, with your portion.
