Vegetable broth

GI 10 · LowGL 0.3 / cup6/10

Low GI

10 GI

GL 0.3 per cup (240 g) · GL 0.1 per 100 g

Logi score 6/10

Extremely low glycemic load
Very low nutrient density

Vegetable broth has a glycemic index of 10 (Low). One cup (240 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.3.

Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #171583 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error

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Forms of Vegetable broth

Low sodium vegetable broth
GI 15 · GL 0.2 per 100 g low sodium

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Portions

Portion	Grams	GL
1 ml	1 g	0
1 tbsp	15 g	0
1 cup	240 g	0.3
1 bowl	250 g	0.3

Nutrition Facts (per 100g)

Calories

1.2 g

Carbs

0.3 g

Protein

0.1 g

Fat

per 100g

Calories	7 kcal
Carbohydrates	1.2 g
Sugars (Total)	0.5 g
Natural	0.5 g
Added	0 g
Fiber	0.2 g
Soluble	0.07 g
Insoluble	0.13 g
Protein	0.3 g
Fat	0.1 g
Saturated	0 g
Unsaturated	0.1 g
Sodium	350 mg

Processing Level

60%

Moderate

Why this score?

Extremely low glycemic load
Minimal processing level
Very low nutrient density
High sodium content relative to calories

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Allergens

No EU-14 allergen listed

Recipes with Vegetable broth

Buckwheat Groats with Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions 35 min · 9 ingredients · easy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the glycemic index of Vegetable broth?

Vegetable broth has a glycemic index of 10 (Low). One cup (240 g) has a glycemic load of 0.3; per 100 g the glycemic load is 0.1.

Is Vegetable broth good for people with insulin resistance?

Vegetable broth has a low glycemic index (10), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.

Which form of Vegetable broth has the lowest glycemic load?

Vegetable broth has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Vegetable broth in this database (0.1 per 100 g).

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