Belgian waffle
High GI
GL 32.4 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 27 per 100 g
- Moderate protein content
- Very high glycemic index and load
Belgian waffle has a glycemic index of 76, the same as plain Waffle (76). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 32.4.
Updated Jan 16, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 18 per 100 g Lower glycemic load and higher fiber slow glucose absorption, reducing blood sugar spikes.
Whole grain waffle - GL 16 per 100 g Oats offer more soluble fiber, supporting better blood sugar control for insulin resistance.
Oat and banana pancake (no added sugar) - GL 2 per 100 g This option is low in glycemic load and provides protein, fiber, and healthy fats for improved blood sugar management.
Greek yogurt with berries and chia seeds
Forms of Waffle
- GI 76 · GL 27 per 100 g
Waffle - Whole grain oatmeal protein wafflesGI 50 · GL 13 per 100 g oat protein
- Fiber wafflesGI 50 · GL 18 per 100 g fiber
- GI 50 · GL 18 per 100 g whole Whole grain waffle
- GI 65 · GL 21 per 100 g chocolatehigh protein
High protein chocolate waffles - Sugar free chocolate wafflesGI 45 · GL 21.6 per 100 g chocolatesugar free
- GI 76 · GL 27 per 100 g brand: eggos
Eggo waffles - +2 more
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 290 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 36 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 10 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 8 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Soluble | 0.4 g |
| Insoluble | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated | 6 g |
| Unsaturated | 5 g |
| Sodium | 430 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Moderate protein content
- Contains some fiber
- Very high glycemic index and load
- High added sugar content
- High sodium and saturated fat
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Belgian waffle?
Belgian waffle has a glycemic index of 76 (High). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 32.4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 27.
Is Belgian waffle good for people with insulin resistance?
Belgian waffle has a high glycemic index (76) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Whole grain waffle.
Which form of Waffle has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Waffle in this database, Whole grain oatmeal protein waffles has the lowest glycemic load (13 per 100 g).
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