Swiss Chard
Low GI
GL 1.8 per piece (175 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load and index
- Moderate sodium content
Swiss Chard has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (175 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.8.
Updated Nov 30, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Swiss Chard
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Swiss Chard is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 36 g | 0.4 |
| 1 bunch | 175 g | 1.8 |
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 | 0.6 g |
| Insoluble | 1.6 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 and index
- High fiber content
- Rich in protein for a vegetable
- Moderate sodium content
- Low calorie density may not suit all needs
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Swiss Chard
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Swiss Chard?
Swiss Chard has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (175 g) has a glycemic load of 1.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Swiss Chard good for people with insulin resistance?
Swiss Chard 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 Swiss Chard has the lowest glycemic load?
Swiss Chard has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Swiss Chard in this database (1 per 100 g).
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