Apple syrup
Medium GI
GL 6.6 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 44 per 100 g
- Minimal processing
- Very high glycemic load
Apple syrup has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 6.6.
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- no GI Allulose provides the sweetness of syrup with a GI of 0 and GL of 0, preventing the significant blood sugar spike caused by apple syrup.
Allulose - no GI Monk fruit extract is a zero-glycemic alternative that eliminates the high GL of 44 found in apple syrup.
Monk fruit sweetener (pure extract) - no GI Stevia is a non-nutritive sweetener that offers a GI of 0, making it a much steadier choice for blood sugar management than apple syrup.
Stevia Pure Extract - GL 1 per 100 g Erythritol has a negligible GI of 1 and GL of 0, offering a much flatter glucose response compared to the high-GL apple syrup.
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 67 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 65 g |
| Natural | 5 g |
| Added | 60 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.2 g |
| Insoluble | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Minimal processing
- Contains trace fiber
- Very high glycemic load
- High free sugar content
- Low nutrient density
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Apple syrup?
Apple syrup has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 6.6; per 100 g the glycemic load is 44.
Is Apple syrup good for people with insulin resistance?
Apple syrup has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Erythritol.
How does Apple syrup affect blood sugar?
Apple syrup has a glycemic load of 44 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
Check Apple syrup in the Logi app, with your portion.
