Brown sugar
Medium GI
GL 91.4 per cup (145 g) · GL 63 per 100 g
- Provides quick energy
- Very high added sugar content
Brown sugar has a glycemic index of 64 (Moderate). One cup (145 g) adds a glycemic load of 91.4.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #168833 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- no GI Allulose provides the sweetness of brown sugar with a GI of 0 and GL of 0, preventing the significant blood sugar spike caused by brown sugar's GI of 64.
Allulose - GL 1 per 100 g Erythritol is a zero-glycemic sweetener that replaces brown sugar without impacting blood glucose levels.
Erythritol - GL 0.3 per 100 g Monk fruit is a natural, low-glycemic alternative that avoids the high glycemic load of brown sugar.
Monk fruit - GL 4.5 per 100 g Chicory root fiber syrup offers a similar texture to sugar syrups with a negligible GL of 0.4, making it a much steadier choice for blood sugar management.
Chicory root fiber sweetener (inulin)
Forms of Brown sugar
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp, unpacked | 3 g | 1.9 |
| 1 tsp, brownulated | 3 g | 2 |
| 1 tsp, packed | 5 g | 2.9 |
| 1 cup, unpacked | 145 g | 91.4 |
| 1 cup, packed | 220 g | 138.6 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 98.1 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 97 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 97 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 28 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Provides quick energy
- Contains trace minerals from molasses
- Very high added sugar content
- High glycemic index and load
- Minimal nutritional value
Recipes with Brown sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Brown sugar?
Brown sugar has a glycemic index of 64 (Moderate). One cup (145 g) has a glycemic load of 91.4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 63.
Is Brown sugar good for people with insulin resistance?
Brown sugar has a medium glycemic index (64). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Erythritol.
Which form of Brown sugar has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Brown sugar in this database, Caramelized sugar has the lowest glycemic load (60 per 100 g).
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