Preserved lemon
Low GI
GL 1.2 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Extremely high sodium content
Preserved lemon has a glycemic index of 20, the same as plain Lemon (20). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.2.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Lemon
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Preserved lemon is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 40 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Soluble | 0.9 g |
| Insoluble | 2.1 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Saturated | 0.04 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 3500 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- Good fiber content
- Low in calories and fat
- Extremely high sodium content
- Potential for hidden additives in preservation
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Preserved lemon?
Preserved lemon has a glycemic index of 20 (Low). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 1.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Preserved lemon good for people with insulin resistance?
Preserved lemon has a low glycemic index (20), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Lemon has the lowest glycemic load?
Preserved lemon has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Lemon in this database (1 per 100 g).
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