Marinara sauce: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: marinara sauce.
5.6g net carbs per 100 g
0.4carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
23glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 5.6 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 1.6 g |
| Energy | 50 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 171192 “Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve”. Net carbs = total carbs 7.4 g − fiber 1.8 g.
Portions
| Portion | ¼ cup66 g | ½ cup132 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 3.7 | 7.4 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Glycemic load | 1 | 2 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. A cup is a US measuring cup, about 240 ml. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 23. This value is from one measurement in the 2021 international GI tables.
Foods in the tables:
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