Sodium nitrite
No glycemic index1/10
No glycemic index — no carbohydrates
0 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 1/10
- Zero glycemic impact
- Extremely high sodium content
Sodium nitrite has no glycemic index: it contains no carbohydrates.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Food additives
- Food additivesGI 90 · GL 9 per 100 g
- Thickener (glycerin, emulsifier, quinoa flour, enzymes, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)GI 65 · GL 26 per 100 g thickener blend
- FlavoringsGI 80 · GL 40 per 100 g flavoring agents
- GI 70 · GL 42 per 100 g dough conditioner
Dough conditioner - no GI calcium disodium edta
Calcium disodium edta - no GI calcium propionate
Calcium propionate - no GI color additives
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Sodium nitrite is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
0
Calories
0 g
Carbs
0 g
Protein
0 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 0 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 37000 mg |
Processing Level
95%
Highly Processed
Why this score?
- Zero glycemic impact
- Does not spike insulin levels
- Extremely high sodium content
- Potentially carcinogenic nitrosamines
- Highly processed additive
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Sodium nitrite?
Sodium nitrite has no glycemic index because it contains no carbohydrates (0 g per 100 g).
Is Sodium nitrite good for people with insulin resistance?
Sodium nitrite contains no carbohydrates, so on its own it does not raise blood sugar.
Which form of Food additives has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Food additives in this database, Food additives has the lowest glycemic load (9 per 100 g).
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