Thai chili pepper
Low GI
GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Low fiber density
Thai chili pepper has a glycemic index of 15, lower than plain Chili (beef and bean) (40).
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Chili (beef and bean)
- GI 40 · GL 5 per 100 g
Chili (beef and bean) - Green chiliGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g green
- Red chiliGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g red
- GI 35 · GL 2 per 100 g without beans
Chili without beans - Chili, ginger, lemongrass, and lime zest pasteGI 20 · GL 2 per 100 g herb blend
- GI 45 · GL 6 per 100 g canned
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Thai chili pepper is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 40 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 9 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 5 g |
| Natural | 5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Saturated | 0.05 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.3 g |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- Rich in capsaicin for metabolism support
- Low fiber density
- May irritate sensitive digestive systems
Recipes with Thai chili pepper
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Thai chili pepper?
Thai chili pepper has a glycemic index of 15 (Low) and a glycemic load of 1 per 100 g.
Is Thai chili pepper good for people with insulin resistance?
Thai chili pepper 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 Chili (beef and bean) has the lowest glycemic load?
Thai chili pepper has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Chili (beef and bean) in this database (1 per 100 g).
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