Bahlsen Lebkuchen
High GI
GL 64.8 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 54 per 100 g
- Contains some fiber
- High sugar content
Bahlsen Lebkuchen has a glycemic index of 75, higher than plain Classic Gingerbread (65). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 64.8.
Updated Jul 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- Homemade almond flour ginger cookies (erythritol-sweetened)GL 1 per 100 g These offer the same spiced cookie flavor profile as Lebkuchen but with a drastically lower GL of 1 compared to 54.
- GL 4 per 100 g This provides a satisfying, indulgent sweet treat with a minimal glycemic impact (GL 4) compared to the high-sugar Lebkuchen.
Dark chocolate (85% cacao, minimal added sugar) - GL 2.7 per 100 g These provide a similar spiced, crunchy experience while being much lower in carbohydrates, resulting in a GL of only 1.
Unsalted, lightly spiced almonds, walnuts, and cashews blend
Forms of Classic Gingerbread
- GI 65 · GL 49 per 100 g
Classic Gingerbread - GI 35 · GL 13.3 per 100 g wholesugar free
Whole Grain Gingerbread with Erythritol - GI 55 · GL 15 per 100 g mascarpone cream
Mascarpone cream - GI 65 · GL 44 per 100 g star shapedwith dark chocolate
Gingerbread star with dark chocolate - Gingerbread with dried fruitsGI 65 · GL 44 per 100 g fruit
- GI 70 · GL 53 per 100 g katarzynki
Katarzynki Gingerbread - GI 75 · GL 59 per 100 g iced
Katarzynka with icing
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 410 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 72 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 38 g |
| Natural | 6 g |
| Added | 32 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Soluble | 0.9 g |
| Insoluble | 2.1 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated | 5 g |
| Unsaturated | 7 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains some fiber
- Provides quick energy
- High sugar content
- Ultra-processed
- High glycemic load
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Bahlsen Lebkuchen?
Bahlsen Lebkuchen has a glycemic index of 75 (High). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 64.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 54.
Is Bahlsen Lebkuchen good for people with insulin resistance?
Bahlsen Lebkuchen has a high glycemic index (75) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Homemade almond flour ginger cookies (erythritol-sweetened).
Which form of Classic Gingerbread has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Classic Gingerbread in this database, Whole Grain Gingerbread with Erythritol has the lowest glycemic load (13.3 per 100 g).
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