Tonka bean pasta
Medium GI
GL 1.8 per typical teaspoon (5 g) · GL 36 per 100 g
Tonka bean pasta has a glycemic index of 60 (Moderate). One typical teaspoon (5 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.8.
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 5.4 per 100 g Black bean pasta offers a significantly lower glycemic load (5 vs 30) and lower GI, providing a much more stable blood sugar response while maintaining a similar pasta-like texture.
Black bean pasta - GL 19 per 100 g Chickpea fusilli provides a meaningful reduction in both GI (35 vs 60) and GL (19 vs 30), making it a more blood-sugar-friendly alternative for a pasta-based meal.
Chickpea fusilli - GL 0.5 per 100 g Zucchini noodles are an excellent low-glycemic swap, offering a negligible GL of 0.5 compared to the original's 30, which will drastically minimize post-meal glucose spikes.
Spiralized zucchini
Logi · Manage Insulin Resistance
Lower your blood sugar through smarter food choices
Tonka bean pasta is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 40 g |
| Natural | 10 g |
| Added | 30 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Soluble | 2.4 g |
| Insoluble | 5.6 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated | 2 g |
| Unsaturated | 8 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
Processing Level
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Low-GI recipes on Logi Food Coach
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Tonka bean pasta?
Tonka bean pasta has a glycemic index of 60 (Moderate). One typical teaspoon (5 g) has a glycemic load of 1.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 36.
Is Tonka bean pasta good for people with insulin resistance?
Tonka bean pasta has a medium glycemic index (60). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Black bean pasta.
How does Tonka bean pasta affect blood sugar?
Tonka bean pasta has a glycemic load of 36 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
Check Tonka bean pasta in the Logi app, with your portion.
