Pie crust
Medium GI
GL 7.5 per piece (25 g) · GL 30 per 100 g
- Contains some protein
- High glycemic load
Pie crust has a glycemic index of 60 (Moderate). One piece (25 g) adds a glycemic load of 7.5.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #167932 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- Almond flour and egg quicheGL 1 per 100 g This almond flour crust significantly lowers the glycemic load from 30 to 1, providing a much steadier blood sugar response.
- GL 17.1 per 100 g Coconut flour is a high-fiber alternative that drastically reduces the glycemic load to 3 per 100g compared to the original 30.
Coconut flour - GL 24.8 per 100 g This crust offers a lower glycemic load of 20 and adds beneficial fiber from flaxseed, making it a more stable choice than standard pie crust.
Oat and flaxseed crust with minimal sweetener
Forms of Pie crust
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 crust (for 9-inch pie) | 25 g | 7.5 |
| 1 serving (1/8 of 9-inch crust) | 150 g | 45 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2 g |
| Natural | 1 g |
| Added | 1 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Soluble | 0.4 g |
| Insoluble | 1.6 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Saturated | 10 g |
| Unsaturated | 14 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains some protein
- Contains some fiber
- High glycemic load
- High in saturated fat
- Highly processed
Allergens
Recipes with Pie crust
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Pie crust?
Pie crust has a glycemic index of 60 (Moderate). One piece (25 g) has a glycemic load of 7.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 30.
Is Pie crust good for people with insulin resistance?
Pie crust has a medium glycemic index (60). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Almond flour and egg quiche.
Which form of Pie crust has the lowest glycemic load?
Pie crust has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Pie crust in this database (30 per 100 g).
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