Pork cheeks
No glycemic index5/10
No glycemic index — no carbohydrates
0 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 5/10
- Very low carbohydrate content
- High saturated fat content
Pork cheeks has no glycemic index: it contains no carbohydrates.
Updated Feb 11, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Pork cheeks is one of the 11,150 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
255
Calories
0 g
Carbs
20 g
Protein
19 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 255 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Saturated | 7 g |
| Unsaturated | 12 g |
| Sodium | 65 mg |
Processing Level
10%
Minimal
Why this score?
- Very low carbohydrate content
- Good source of protein
- Low level of processing
- High saturated fat content
- Lack of fiber
- Possible pro-inflammatory effect of red meat
Calculate the glycemic load of a meal with Pork cheeks
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Pork cheeks?
Pork cheeks has no glycemic index because it contains no carbohydrates (0 g per 100 g).
Is Pork cheeks good for people with insulin resistance?
Pork cheeks contains no carbohydrates, so on its own it does not raise blood sugar.
Check Pork cheeks in the Logi app, with your portion.
