Ssamjang paste
Logi · Manage Insulin Resistance
Lower your blood sugar through smarter food choices
Logi scans your meals, calculates glycemic load in real time, and shows you exactly how each ingredient affects your blood sugar — so you can eat better without guessing.
Start for free →
Ssamjang paste has a glycemic index of 55, which classifies it as a moderate GI food. With a glycemic load of 16 per 100g, it has a moderate impact on blood sugar.
Compared to other grains, Ssamjang paste ranks above average in glycemic index.
Ssamjang paste is suitable in moderation for people monitoring blood sugar levels.
Logi Score: 5/10
Why this score?
- ✓ Moderately processed
- ✓ Source of fermented ingredients
- ✗ High sodium content
- ✗ Medium glycemic load
Processing Level
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 30g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2.5g |
| Natural | 1.5g |
| Added | 1g |
| Fiber | 2.5g |
| Soluble | 0.8g |
| Insoluble | 1.8g |
| Protein | 6g |
| Fat | 4g |
| Saturated | 0.7g |
| Unsaturated | 2.5g |
| Sodium | 650mg |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Ssamjang paste?
Ssamjang paste has a glycemic index of 55, which classifies it as a moderate GI food. With a glycemic load of 16 per 100g, it has a moderate impact on blood sugar.
Is Ssamjang paste good for people with insulin resistance?
Ssamjang paste has a moderate glycemic index (55). People with insulin resistance can consume it in moderation, ideally paired with protein or healthy fats.
How does Ssamjang paste affect blood sugar?
Ssamjang paste has a glycemic load of 16 per 100g, which indicates a moderate impact on blood sugar levels.
Logi · Manage Insulin Resistance
Lower your blood sugar through smarter food choices
Logi scans your meals, calculates glycemic load in real time, and shows you exactly how each ingredient affects your blood sugar — so you can eat better without guessing.
Start for free →