Swedish meatballs
Low GI
GL 3 per 100 g
- Good protein source
- Moderate processing
Swedish meatballs has a glycemic index of 35, higher than plain Rich Meatballs (25).
Updated May 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Rich Meatballs
- GI 25 · GL 2 per 100 g
Rich Meatballs - GI 35 · GL 2 per 100 g ground meat
Classic Ground Meat Meatballs - GI 35 · GL 2 per 100 g fried
Fried meatball - GI 35 · GL 2 per 100 g porkbeef
Pork and beef meatballs - GI 55 · GL 4 per 100 g brand: frostapfanne
Frosta Mini Meatballs - GI 45 · GL 5 per 100 g vegan
Vegan meatballs - GI 40 · GL 7 per 100 g veggie
Veggie meatballs - +2 more
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.5 g |
| Natural | 1 g |
| Added | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g |
| Soluble | 0.2 g |
| Insoluble | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated | 5 g |
| Unsaturated | 7 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Good protein source
- Contains iron and B vitamins
- Moderate processing
- High sodium content
- Contains saturated fat
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Swedish meatballs?
Swedish meatballs has a glycemic index of 35 (Low) and a glycemic load of 3 per 100 g.
Is Swedish meatballs good for people with insulin resistance?
Swedish meatballs has a low glycemic index (35), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Rich Meatballs has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Rich Meatballs in this database, Classic Ground Meat Meatballs has the lowest glycemic load (2 per 100 g).
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