Kale sautéed with olive oil and lemon juice
Low GI
GL 1.5 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Contains some sodium
Kale sautéed with olive oil and lemon juice has a glycemic index of 5, higher than plain Kale (2). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.5.
Updated Feb 8, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Kale
- GI 2 · GL 1 per 100 g
Kale - GI 2 · GL 1 per 100 g baby
Baby kale - Grünkohlblatt püriertGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g boiled
- Shredded kale salad with cold-pressed olive oil and ground flaxseedsGI 5 · GL 1 per 100 g slawwith flaxseeds
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g steamed
Steamed Kale - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g black
Tuscan kale - GI 2 · GL 1 per 100 g tuscan
Tuscan Kale - +1 more
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 60 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.5 g |
| Natural | 1.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.8 g |
| Insoluble | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 3 g |
| Sodium | 60 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- Rich in fiber and unsaturated fats
- Low calories and sugars
- Contains some sodium
- Lightly processed by sautéing
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Kale sautéed with olive oil and lemon juice?
Kale sautéed with olive oil and lemon juice has a glycemic index of 5 (Low). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 1.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Kale sautéed with olive oil and lemon juice good for people with insulin resistance?
Kale sautéed with olive oil and lemon juice has a low glycemic index (5), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Kale has the lowest glycemic load?
Kale sautéed with olive oil and lemon juice has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Kale in this database (1 per 100 g).
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