Whole rye flour starter
Low GI
GL 2.3 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 15 per 100 g
- Low glycemic index
- Moderate glycemic load
Whole rye flour starter has a glycemic index of 40, lower than plain Rye sourdough starter (45). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 2.3.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Whole rye flour starter is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.5 g |
| Natural | 1.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Soluble | 2.4 g |
| Insoluble | 5.6 g |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.3 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic index
- Good source of dietary fiber
- No added sugars
- Moderate glycemic load
- High carbohydrate density
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Whole rye flour starter?
Whole rye flour starter has a glycemic index of 40 (Low). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 2.3; per 100 g the glycemic load is 15.
Is Whole rye flour starter good for people with insulin resistance?
Whole rye flour starter has a low glycemic index (40), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Rye sourdough starter has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Rye sourdough starter in this database, Rye sourdough starter has the lowest glycemic load (11 per 100 g).
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