Penne pasta, boiled
Medium GI
GL 25.5 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 17 per 100 g
- Low fat content
- Moderate glycemic load
Penne pasta, boiled has a glycemic index of 55, the same as plain Penne pasta (55). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 25.5.
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 6 per 100 g Edamame spaghetti provides a similar pasta-like experience while significantly lowering the glycemic load from 17 to 6.
Edamame pasta - GL 0.5 per 100 g Zucchini noodles are an excellent low-glycemic alternative that drastically reduces the glycemic load to 0.5, helping to prevent blood sugar spikes.
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Penne pasta, boiled is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 157 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 30.9 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.6 g |
| Natural | 0.6 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1.3 g |
| Protein | 5.8 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g |
| Saturated | 0.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low fat content
- Moderate protein source
- Moderate glycemic load
- Low fiber content
- Refined grain product
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Penne pasta, boiled?
Penne pasta, boiled has a glycemic index of 55 (Moderate). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 25.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 17.
Is Penne pasta, boiled good for people with insulin resistance?
Penne pasta, boiled has a medium glycemic index (55). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Edamame pasta.
Which form of Penne pasta has the lowest glycemic load?
Penne pasta, boiled has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Penne pasta in this database (17 per 100 g).
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