Leafy greens
Low GI
GL 1 per 100 g
- High fiber content
- Low protein content
Leafy greens has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Spinach (15).
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Spinach
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g
Spinach - Baby spinachGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g baby
- Baby spinach with crushed walnuts and balsamic vinegarGI 10 · GL 1 per 100 g salad with toasted walnuts and balsamic glaze free vinegar
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g boiled
Cooked spinach - Fried spinachGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g fried
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g frozen
Frozen spinach - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g cooked
Sautéed Spinach - +6 more
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Leafy greens is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 23 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.4 g |
| Natural | 0.4 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Soluble | 0.7 g |
| Insoluble | 1.5 g |
| Protein | 2.9 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Saturated | 0.06 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.34 g |
| Sodium | 79 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High fiber content
- Rich in potassium and magnesium
- Very low glycemic load
- Low protein content
- Low energy density
Low-GI recipes on Logi Food Coach
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Leafy greens?
Leafy greens has a glycemic index of 15 (Low) and a glycemic load of 1 per 100 g.
Is Leafy greens good for people with insulin resistance?
Leafy greens has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Spinach has the lowest glycemic load?
Leafy greens has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Spinach in this database (1 per 100 g).
Check Leafy greens in the Logi app, with your portion.
