Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw & Diabetes
Low glycemic impact for the stated serving. Glycemic load of 0 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 0/100g · GI None · TIER 4 ⚠️ GI: Low-Carb Estimate
GI estimated by low-carbohydrate inference — not directly tested. [1] [3]
Blood Sugar Response
Key Nutrition Data
Practical Tips
💡 Check Your Own Response
Individual blood sugar responses vary. Use a glucose meter to understand how this food affects you personally.
💡 Glycemic Load Over Glycemic Index
GL accounts for both the speed AND amount of carbohydrate, making it more practical for real-world eating than GI alone.
💡 Pair Carbs With Protein
Adding protein to a carbohydrate-containing meal slows digestion and helps prevent blood sugar spikes.
💡 Fiber Is Your Friend
Dietary fiber slows carbohydrate absorption. Aim for at least 3g of fiber per serving of carbohydrate foods.
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Beef, grass-fed, ground, raw & diabetes →Common Questions
What do the numbers say about short loin porterhouse steak separable lean only trimmed... and blood sugar?
According to its GL of 0 and fiber content of 0g, short loin porterhouse steak separable lean only trimmed... has a favorable nutritional profile for blood sugar management. This is a dietary reference based on published data.
Where does short loin porterhouse steak separable lean only trimmed... sit on the glycemic load scale?
The glycemic load of short loin porterhouse steak separable lean only trimmed... is 0 per 100g. GL is calculated by multiplying the GI (0) by the available carbohydrates (0g) and dividing by 100.
How does short loin porterhouse steak separable lean only trimmed... affect blood sugar?
The primary way short loin porterhouse steak separable lean only trimmed... affects blood sugar is through its carbohydrate content (0g/100g). With a GI of 0 (low) and limited fiber, this produces an overall GL of 0 (Low).
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 0 for short loin porterhouse steak separable lean only trimmed... is estimated (Tier 4), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the Beef Products category from the International GI Tables (Atkinson et al., 2021). Actual GI may vary by variety, ripeness, cooking method, and individual response. We display estimated values with full transparency so you can make informed decisions.
Where This Data Comes From
Data Tier: TIER 4 — estimated from category average
Glycemic Index (GI): 0 — None. Source: International GI Tables (Atkinson, Brand-Miller et al., Diabetes Care, 2021). University of Sydney GI Research Service.
GL (per serving, 113.0g) = 0 × 113.0 ÷ 100 = 0.0
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 169443. Data are in the public domain (CC0 1.0).
GL Classification: ≤10 = Low (Low GL), 11–19 = Moderate (Eat in Moderation), ≥20 = High (Limit). Based on University of Sydney Glycemic Index Foundation classification.
⚠️ GI value is estimated, not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. Actual GI may vary by variety, cooking method, and individual glycemic response.
Cite this page: GlycemicWise. “Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/beef-short-loin-porterhouse-steak-separable-lean-only-trimmed-to-1-8inch-fat-choice-1/
Dietary reference — not medical advice. This page provides evidence-based dietary reference information for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual blood sugar responses vary significantly. Always check your blood glucose to understand your personal response to foods, and talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Data sources are cited above and publicly available from the USDA and the University of Sydney Glycemic Index Research Service.