Sandwich bun
GI 75 · HighGL 38 / 100 g4/10
High GI
75 GI
GL 38 per 100 g
Logi score 4/10
- Provides quick energy
- High glycemic index and load
Sandwich bun has a glycemic index of 75 (High).
Updated Jul 30, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 16 per 100 g Sprouted grain bread significantly lowers the glycemic load from 38 to 16 while maintaining the familiar texture of a sandwich bun.
Sprouted whole grain bread - GL 0.4 per 100 g A lettuce wrap is a highly effective, low-glycemic alternative that reduces the glycemic load to near zero.
Romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves (raw) - GL 0.3 per 100 g Using a portobello mushroom cap as a bun replacement provides a savory, low-glycemic option that drastically reduces the overall glycemic impact of the meal.
Raw Portobello Mushroom Cap
Forms of Sandwich bun
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
270
Calories
50 g
Carbs
8 g
Protein
3.5 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 5 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 3 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.8 g |
| Insoluble | 1.7 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.7 g |
| Unsaturated | 2.8 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
Processing Level
65%
Highly Processed
Why this score?
- Provides quick energy
- Contains some protein
- Low in saturated fat
- High glycemic index and load
- Low fiber content
- Moderately processed with added sugars and salt
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Sandwich bun?
Sandwich bun has a glycemic index of 75 (High) and a glycemic load of 38 per 100 g.
Is Sandwich bun good for people with insulin resistance?
Sandwich bun has a high glycemic index (75) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Sprouted whole grain bread.
Which form of Sandwich bun has the lowest glycemic load?
Sandwich bun has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Sandwich bun in this database (38 per 100 g).
Check Sandwich bun in the Logi app, with your portion.
