Chicken
No glycemic index8/10
No glycemic index — no carbohydrates
0 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 8/10
- About 29 g of protein per 100 g of cooked meat
- Contains no fibre
Chicken has no glycemic index: it contains no carbohydrates.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #171054 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- no GI The leanest part of the chicken for the same dishes: about 31 g of protein and under 4 g of fat per 100 g cooked.
Chicken breast - no GI Cooks and slices like chicken, with about 2 g of fat and 136 kcal per 100 g.
Turkey breast - no GI A lean white fish for the same baked, grilled or pan-cooked meals, with about 105 kcal per 100 g.
Raw Cod - GL 0.2 per 100 g Cubed and pan-fried or baked it fills the same role in stir-fries, curries and bowls, without meat.
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Forms of Chicken
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Chicken is one of the 11,150 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp, chopped | 9 g |
| 3 oz | 85 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g |
| 1 cup, chopped or diced | 140 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
190
Calories
0 g
Carbs
28.93 g
Protein
7.41 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 190 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 28.93 g |
| Fat | 7.41 g |
| Saturated | 1.97 g |
| Unsaturated | 5.44 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
Processing Level
10%
Minimal
Why this score?
- About 29 g of protein per 100 g of cooked meat
- Contains no carbohydrates or sugar
- A 3 oz (85 g) serving has about 160 kcal and 25 g of protein
- Contains no fibre
- Eaten with the skin it has about 14 g of fat per 100 g instead of 7 g
- Breading and deep-frying add a lot of fat and calories
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Chicken
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Chicken?
Chicken has no glycemic index because it contains no carbohydrates (0 g per 100 g).
Is Chicken good for people with insulin resistance?
Chicken contains no carbohydrates, so on its own it does not raise blood sugar.
Check Chicken in the Logi app, with your portion.
