Blood orange
Low GI
GL 6 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 5 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load
- Relatively high content of natural sugars
Blood orange has a glycemic index of 42, lower than plain Orange (43). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 6.
Updated Jan 31, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 47 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 9 g |
| Natural | 9 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Soluble | 0.7 g |
| Insoluble | 1.7 g |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic load
- Low sodium content
- No added sugar
- Relatively high content of natural sugars
- Low protein content
- Low soluble fiber
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Blood orange?
Blood orange has a glycemic index of 42 (Low). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 6; per 100 g the glycemic load is 5.
Is Blood orange good for people with insulin resistance?
Blood orange has a low glycemic index (42), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Orange has the lowest glycemic load?
Blood orange has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Orange in this database (5 per 100 g).
Check Blood orange in the Logi app, with your portion.
