Cooked spinach
Low GI
GL 1.8 per cup (180 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Extremely low glycemic load
- Oxalate content may affect mineral absorption
Cooked spinach has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Spinach (15). One cup (180 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.8.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Spinach
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g
Spinach - Baby spinachGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g baby
- Baby spinach with crushed walnuts and balsamic vinegarGI 10 · GL 1 per 100 g salad with toasted walnuts and balsamic glaze free vinegar
- Fried spinachGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g fried
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g frozen
Frozen spinach - Leafy greensGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g potassium rich
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g cooked
Sautéed Spinach - +6 more
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Cooked spinach is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 11 g | 0.1 |
| 1 cup | 180 g | 1.8 |
| 1 serving | 180 g | 1.8 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 23 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 3.8 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.4 g |
| Natural | 0.4 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Soluble | 0.7 g |
| Insoluble | 1.7 g |
| Protein | 2.9 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Saturated | 0.06 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.34 g |
| Sodium | 70 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Extremely low glycemic load
- Excellent source of dietary fiber and nutrients
- Oxalate content may affect mineral absorption
- Cooking can slightly reduce heat-sensitive vitamins
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cooked spinach?
Cooked spinach has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One cup (180 g) has a glycemic load of 1.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Cooked spinach good for people with insulin resistance?
Cooked spinach has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Spinach has the lowest glycemic load?
Cooked spinach has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Spinach in this database (1 per 100 g).
Check Cooked spinach in the Logi app, with your portion.
