Sunflower oil
No glycemic index4/10
No glycemic index — no carbohydrates
0 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 4/10
- Zero glycemic impact
- High omega-6 to omega-3 ratio
Sunflower oil has no glycemic index: it contains no carbohydrates.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #1750349 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Sunflower oil
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Sunflower oil is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 5 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 14 g |
| 1 cup | 216 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
884
Calories
0 g
Carbs
0 g
Protein
100 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 884 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 | 100 g |
| Saturated | 10.3 g |
| Unsaturated | 89.7 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
Processing Level
75%
Highly Processed
Why this score?
- Zero glycemic impact
- Source of vitamin E
- High omega-6 to omega-3 ratio
- Highly refined and inflammatory
- Lacks essential micronutrients
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Sunflower oil
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Low-Glycemic Chicken and White Bean Casserole 80 min · 10 ingredients · medium -
Caribbean Jerk Sweet Potato and Black Bean Curry 55 min · 13 ingredients · medium -
Low-GI Ćevapi with Quick Ajvar and Cabbage Salad 30 min · 11 ingredients · advanced -
Lean Beef and Sweet Potato Comfort Stew 80 min · 13 ingredients · medium -
Miso-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Bok Choy 28 min · 8 ingredients · medium
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Sunflower oil?
Sunflower oil has no glycemic index because it contains no carbohydrates (0 g per 100 g).
Is Sunflower oil good for people with insulin resistance?
Sunflower oil contains no carbohydrates, so on its own it does not raise blood sugar.
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