Sabudana (Tapioca pearls)
High GI
GL 93 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 62 per 100 g
- Gluten-free
- Very high glycemic index and load
Sabudana (Tapioca pearls) has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 93.
Updated Jul 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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- GL 6.4 per 100 g Lentils provide a much more stable energy release with a significantly lower GL of 7 compared to the high GL of 62 in tapioca pearls.
Lentils - GL 9.8 per 100 g Quinoa offers a better balance of fiber and protein, resulting in a much lower glycemic impact (GL 11) than refined tapioca pearls.
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Forms of Sabudana (Tapioca pearls)
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 358 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 88.7 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.4 g |
| Natural | 3.4 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g |
| Soluble | 0.3 g |
| Insoluble | 0.6 g |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.17 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Gluten-free
- Low in fat
- Very high glycemic index and load
- Very low protein and fiber
- Low micronutrient content
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Sabudana (Tapioca pearls)?
Sabudana (Tapioca pearls) has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 93; per 100 g the glycemic load is 62.
Is Sabudana (Tapioca pearls) good for people with insulin resistance?
Sabudana (Tapioca pearls) has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Lentils.
Which form of Sabudana (Tapioca pearls) has the lowest glycemic load?
Sabudana (Tapioca pearls) has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Sabudana (Tapioca pearls) in this database (62 per 100 g).
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