Wheat flour
High GI
GL 78.1 per cup (137 g) · GL 57 per 100 g
- Source of plant protein
- High glycemic index/load
Wheat flour has a glycemic index of 75 (High). One cup (137 g) adds a glycemic load of 78.1.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #168896 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 1 per 100 g Extremely low in carbohydrates and high in healthy fats, making it ideal for managing insulin resistance.
Almond flour - GL 17.1 per 100 g Contains significantly more fiber and has a much lower impact on blood glucose levels compared to wheat.
Coconut flour - GL 4.5 per 100 g Provides a superior protein-to-carb ratio with a very low glycemic impact, perfect for blood sugar stability.
Lupin flour
Forms of Wheat flour
- Fermented wheat flourGI 55 · GL 37 per 100 g fermented
- GI 51 · GL 37 per 100 g whole
Whole wheat flour - GI 55 · GL 39 per 100 g sprouted
Sprouted flour wheat - Malted wheat flourGI 65 · GL 46 per 100 g malted
- GI 75 · GL 47 per 100 g rumali roti
Flour flatbread - Second-grade wheat flourGI 70 · GL 48 per 100 g second grade
- Cultured wheat flourGI 70 · GL 50 per 100 g cultured
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 137 g | 78.1 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 364 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 76.3 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.3 g |
| Natural | 0.3 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Soluble | 0.8 g |
| Insoluble | 1.9 g |
| Protein | 10.3 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated | 0.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.8 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Source of plant protein
- Low saturated fat content
- High glycemic index/load
- Low fiber density
- Causes rapid blood sugar spikes
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Wheat flour?
Wheat flour has a glycemic index of 75 (High). One cup (137 g) has a glycemic load of 78.1; per 100 g the glycemic load is 57.
Is Wheat flour good for people with insulin resistance?
Wheat flour has a high glycemic index (75) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Almond flour.
Which form of Wheat flour has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Wheat flour in this database, Fermented wheat flour has the lowest glycemic load (37 per 100 g).
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