Red Leicester cheese
No glycemic index4/10
No glycemic index — no carbohydrates
0.1 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 4/10
- High protein content
- High saturated fat
Red Leicester cheese has no glycemic index: it contains no carbohydrates.
Updated Jul 7, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Red Leicester cheese is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
410
Calories
0.1 g
Carbs
25 g
Protein
34 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 410 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0.1 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.1 g |
| Natural | 0.1 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Fat | 34 g |
| Saturated | 21 g |
| Unsaturated | 13 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
Processing Level
65%
Highly Processed
Why this score?
- High protein content
- Rich in calcium
- High saturated fat
- High sodium content
- No fiber
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Red Leicester cheese?
Red Leicester cheese has no glycemic index because it contains no carbohydrates (0.1 g per 100 g).
Is Red Leicester cheese good for people with insulin resistance?
Red Leicester cheese contains no carbohydrates, so on its own it does not raise blood sugar.
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