Puffed buckwheat
High GI
GL 55 per 100 g
- Naturally gluten-free
- High glycemic index (70)
Puffed buckwheat has a glycemic index of 70 (High).
Updated Jul 3, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Puffed buckwheat is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 370 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 78 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1 g |
| Natural | 1 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Soluble | 1.5 g |
| Insoluble | 3.5 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 2 g |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Naturally gluten-free
- Good source of plant protein
- High glycemic index (70)
- High glycemic load (55)
- High degree of mechanical processing
Low-GI recipes on Logi Food Coach
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Puffed buckwheat?
Puffed buckwheat has a glycemic index of 70 (High) and a glycemic load of 55 per 100 g.
Is Puffed buckwheat good for people with insulin resistance?
Puffed buckwheat has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Buckwheat groats.
How does Puffed buckwheat affect blood sugar?
Puffed buckwheat has a glycemic load of 55 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
Check Puffed buckwheat in the Logi app, with your portion.
