Biscuit base
Medium GI
GL 50.4 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 42 per 100 g
- Provides quick energy
- High in added sugars
Biscuit base has a glycemic index of 65, lower than plain Biscuit (70). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 50.4.
Updated Jul 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- Almond flour and egg quicheGL 1 per 100 g This swap offers a massive reduction in glycemic impact, moving from a high GL of 42 to a negligible GL of 1.
- GL 15 per 100 g This provides a much lower glycemic load (15 vs 42) while maintaining a similar sweet profile for your dessert or base.
No-bake walnut and date crust - GL 24.8 per 100 g This is a more fiber-rich alternative that significantly lowers the glycemic load from 42 to 20 compared to a standard biscuit base.
Oat and flaxseed crust with minimal sweetener
Forms of Biscuit
- GI 70 · GL 49 per 100 g
Biscuit - GI 20 · GL 4 per 100 g almond flour
Almond flour biscuits - GI 40 · GL 24 per 100 g chocolatesugar free
Sugar-free chocolate biscuit - Gullón Zero ginger oat cookies with dark chocolateGI 45 · GL 27 per 100 g gingeroat
- GI 70 · GL 34 per 100 g buttermilk
Buttermilk biscuit - GI 70 · GL 35 per 100 g southern
Southern biscuit - Bran biscuitGI 55 · GL 36 per 100 g bran
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Biscuit base is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 25 g |
| Natural | 5 g |
| Added | 20 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Soluble | 0.6 g |
| Insoluble | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Saturated | 12 g |
| Unsaturated | 8 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Provides quick energy
- Contains some protein
- High in added sugars
- High glycemic load
- Ultra-processed
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Biscuit base?
Biscuit base has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 50.4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 42.
Is Biscuit base good for people with insulin resistance?
Biscuit base has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Almond flour and egg quiche.
Which form of Biscuit has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Biscuit in this database, Almond flour biscuits has the lowest glycemic load (4 per 100 g).
Check Biscuit base in the Logi app, with your portion.
