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Granita at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
55
low
Glycemic load / serving
16
medium
Nutri-Score
D
A best, E worst
NOVA group
4
ultra-processed

Italian cuisine · Contains Sugar · Vegetarian · Vegan. Serving: 1 cup (approximately 240 ml).

Granita nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories120 kcal
Protein0 g
Carbohydrate30 g
Fiber0 g
Sugars25 g
Added sugars25 g
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Sodium5 mg

Typical ingredients: water, sugar, fruit puree or juice (e.g., lemon, strawberry, or coffee), optional flavorings (e.g., mint, vanilla)

Similar Italian dishes with a lower glycemic load

DishGL / servingkcal / serving
Arancini15200
Vegetable Lasagna15320
Zabaglione15250
Lasagna Bolognese13350
Tiramisu13300

Common questions about granita

How many calories are in granita?

NutriOptio estimates 120 calories in one serving (1 cup (approximately 240 ml)) of a typical granita recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is granita good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 16, which is medium (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.

What is the Nutri-Score of granita?

NutriOptio grades a typical granita D on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.

Log your own granita

Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical granita in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.