Sautéed Spinach
Low GI
GL 1.5 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Moderate sodium content (if salted)
Sautéed Spinach has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Spinach (15). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.5.
Updated Oct 24, 2025 · 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
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g boiled
Cooked spinach - 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
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Sautéed Spinach is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 23 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.4 g |
| Natural | 0.4 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Soluble | 0.7 g |
| Insoluble | 1.5 g |
| Protein | 2.9 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Saturated | 0.06 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.34 g |
| Sodium | 79 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- Rich in fiber and protein for a vegetable
- Low in calories and sugars
- Moderate sodium content (if salted)
- Minimal soluble fiber
- Nutrient loss possible with stewing
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Sautéed Spinach?
Sautéed Spinach has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 1.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Sautéed Spinach good for people with insulin resistance?
Sautéed 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?
Sautéed Spinach has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Spinach in this database (1 per 100 g).
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