Biscuit
High GI
GL 2.7 per piece (6 g) · GL 49 per 100 g
- Contains some protein
- High glycemic load and index
Biscuit has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One piece (6 g) adds a glycemic load of 2.7.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #171867 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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- GL 4.5 per 100 g These provide a satisfying crunch and sweetness with a significantly lower GL of 3 compared to 49, leading to a much smaller blood sugar impact.
Nut and seed clusters (egg white or fiber syrup bound) - GL 4 per 100 g High-cocoa chocolate offers a rich, indulgent treat with a minimal GL of 4, preventing the sharp glucose spike associated with traditional biscotti.
Dark chocolate (85% cacao, minimal added sugar) - GL 3.2 per 100 g Almonds provide a healthy, fiber-rich crunch that stabilizes blood sugar, boasting a very low GL of 1 compared to the high-glycemic biscotti.
Almonds with a touch of salt, no added sugar
Forms of 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
- Hazelnut sponge cakeGI 65 · GL 36 per 100 g hazelnut
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cookie | 6 g | 2.7 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 470 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 70 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 22 g |
| Natural | 4 g |
| Added | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Soluble | 0.4 g |
| Insoluble | 1.6 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Saturated | 8 g |
| Unsaturated | 8 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains some protein
- Provides dietary fiber
- High glycemic load and index
- High added sugar content
- High saturated fat
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Biscuit?
Biscuit has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One piece (6 g) has a glycemic load of 2.7; per 100 g the glycemic load is 49.
Is Biscuit good for people with insulin resistance?
Biscuit has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Nut and seed clusters (egg white or fiber syrup bound).
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).
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