Spelt
Medium GI
GL 58.5 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 39 per 100 g
- High fiber content
- High glycemic load
Spelt has a glycemic index of 55 (Moderate). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 58.5.
Updated Nov 14, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 338 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 70.2 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.8 g |
| Natural | 0.8 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 10.7 g |
| Soluble | 3.2 g |
| Insoluble | 7.5 g |
| Protein | 14.6 g |
| Fat | 2.4 g |
| Saturated | 0.4 g |
| Unsaturated | 2 g |
| Sodium | 8 mg |
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Why this score?
- High fiber content
- Good source of protein
- Low saturated fat level
- High glycemic load
- Significant amount of digestible carbohydrates
- Moderate glycemic index
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Spelt?
Spelt has a glycemic index of 55 (Moderate). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 58.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 39.
Is Spelt good for people with insulin resistance?
Spelt has a medium glycemic index (55). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Cooked quinoa.
Which form of Spelt has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Spelt in this database, Cooked spelt has the lowest glycemic load (14 per 100 g).
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