Shawarma pizza
Medium GI
GL 18 per 100 g
- Contains protein from meat and cheese
- High sodium content
Shawarma pizza has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate).
Updated Sep 8, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 3 per 100 g Swapping to a cauliflower crust significantly lowers the glycemic load from 18 to 3, providing a similar pizza experience with much less impact on blood sugar.
Cauliflower pizza base - Mediterranean saladGL 1.2 per 100 g Replacing the pizza with a Mediterranean salad offers a much lower glycemic load of 1.2, which helps maintain stable blood glucose levels.
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 240 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3 g |
| Natural | 1.5 g |
| Added | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Soluble | 0.6 g |
| Insoluble | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated | 4 g |
| Unsaturated | 5 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains protein from meat and cheese
- Provides some dietary fiber
- High sodium content
- High glycemic load
- Ultra-processed ingredients
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Shawarma pizza?
Shawarma pizza has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate) and a glycemic load of 18 per 100 g.
Is Shawarma pizza good for people with insulin resistance?
Shawarma pizza has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Cauliflower pizza base.
How does Shawarma pizza affect blood sugar?
Shawarma pizza has a glycemic load of 18 per 100g, which indicates a moderate impact on blood sugar levels.
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