Tuna salad sandwich half
Medium GI
GL 16 per 100 g
- Good protein source
- Moderate glycemic load
Tuna salad sandwich half has a glycemic index of 65, higher than plain Tuna salad (5).
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- Tuna mixed with mashed avocadoGL 1 per 100 g Replacing the bread-heavy sandwich with this avocado-based version drastically lowers the glycemic load from 16 to 1, significantly reducing the blood sugar spike.
- GL 2.7 per 100 g Swapping the sandwich bread for flaxseed crackers provides a much lower glycemic impact (GL 2 vs 16), helping to maintain steadier blood glucose levels.
Flaxseed crackers
Forms of Tuna salad
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Tuna salad sandwich half is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 1 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Soluble | 0.6 g |
| Insoluble | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated | 1.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 6 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Good protein source
- Contains healthy unsaturated fats
- Moderate glycemic load
- Processed bread
- High sodium content
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Tuna salad sandwich half?
Tuna salad sandwich half has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate) and a glycemic load of 16 per 100 g.
Is Tuna salad sandwich half good for people with insulin resistance?
Tuna salad sandwich half has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Tuna mixed with mashed avocado.
Which form of Tuna salad has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Tuna salad in this database, Tuna salad has the lowest glycemic load (0.1 per 100 g).
Check Tuna salad sandwich half in the Logi app, with your portion.
