Sago pearls
High GI
GL 70 per 100 g
- Low fat content
- Very high glycemic index
Sago pearls has a glycemic index of 81 (High).
Updated Jul 27, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 1 per 100 g Cauliflower rice provides a similar texture to sago pearls in many dishes while drastically reducing the glycemic load from 70 to 1.
Finely chopped cauliflower (cauliflower rice) - GL 23 per 100 g Quinoa flakes offer a grain-based alternative that significantly lowers the glycemic impact compared to sago pearls.
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 355 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 86.9 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.2 g |
| Natural | 0.2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g |
| Soluble | 0.3 g |
| Insoluble | 0.6 g |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.07 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low fat content
- Gluten-free
- Very high glycemic index
- Low fiber and protein
- Highly refined starch
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Sago pearls?
Sago pearls has a glycemic index of 81 (High) and a glycemic load of 70 per 100 g.
Is Sago pearls good for people with insulin resistance?
Sago pearls has a high glycemic index (81) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Finely chopped cauliflower (cauliflower rice).
How does Sago pearls affect blood sugar?
Sago pearls has a glycemic load of 70 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
Check Sago pearls in the Logi app, with your portion.
