Meat - Glycemic Index Database

Complete glycemic index guide for meat. Compare 32 foods, find low GI options, and make diabetes-friendly choices.

32
Total Foods
31
Low GI (≤55)
1
Medium GI (56-69)
0
High GI (>70)

Best Meat for Diabetes

Low glycemic index options that help maintain stable blood sugar

Meat to Limit with Diabetes

High glycemic index foods that may cause blood sugar spikes

Meat with Low Glycemic Index Chart (≤55) - Best for Blood Sugar Control

These meat have a low glycemic index, causing a slow and steady rise in blood sugar. Ideal for diabetes management and sustained energy.

Mutton - Lamb

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
203
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 16.3gFat: 15.3g

Boiled lamb

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
293
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 24.6gFat: 21.4g

Ham, sliced, sausages

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
234
calories
3g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 10gFat: 20g

Beef - steak, etc

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
108
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 18gFat: 4g

Boiled lean beef

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
190
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 25gFat: 7g

Boiled beef tongue

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
158
calories
0.8g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 12.6gFat: 11.3g

Beef brains

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
124
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 11.7gFat: 9.5g

Goose

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
412
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 15.2gFat: 39g

Turkey

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
197
calories
0.8g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 21.6gFat: 12g

Turkey - boiled

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
119
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 21.8gFat: 2.8g

Rabbit

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
199
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 20.7gFat: 12.9g

Rabbit - fried

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
155
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 25gFat: 6g

Boiled chicken breast

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
137
calories
1.8g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 29.8gFat: 5.9g

Chicken

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
165
calories
0.6g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 20.8gFat: 8.8g

Chicken - fried

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
145
calories
7g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 20gFat: 1g

Kidneys - braised

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
156
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 26.1gFat: 3.2g

Fat

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
797
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 2.4gFat: 89g

Fried pork

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
407
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 17.7gFat: 28.7g

Fat Pork

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
489
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 11.4gFat: 49.3g

Grilled pork

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
215
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 22.2gFat: 10.4g

Lean pork

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
316
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 16.4gFat: 27.8g

Veal

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
90
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 19.7gFat: 1.2g

Boiled veal

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
88
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 16.2gFat: 2.1g

Roast duck

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
407
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 23.2gFat: 19.5g

Duck

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
346
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 16.5gFat: 61.2g

Foie gras, goose liver paste - canned

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
412
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 15.2gFat: 39g

Chickens

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
156
calories
0.4g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 18.7gFat: 7.8g

Sausages

Meat

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
332
calories
1.9g
carbs
0.6
GL
Protein: 10.1gFat: 31.6g

Cooked sausage

Meat

GI 34
Glycemic Index34 (Low)
0
55
70
100
300
calories
28g
carbs
9.5
GL
Protein: 12gFat: 3g

Roast beef liver

Meat

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
199
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 22.9gFat: 3.9g

Pork cutlets

Meat

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
262
calories
19.6g
carbs
9.8
GL
Protein: 11.7gFat: 9.6g

Meat with Medium Glycemic Index Chart (56-69) - Moderate Impact

These meat have a moderate glycemic index. Best consumed with protein or fiber to minimize blood sugar impact.