Buckwheat honey
Medium GI
GL 44 per 100 g
- Contains antioxidants
- High sugar content
Buckwheat honey has a glycemic index of 55 (Moderate).
Updated Sep 10, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- no GI Allulose provides the sweetness of honey with a GI of 0 and GL of 0, preventing the significant blood sugar spike caused by honey's GL of 44.
Allulose - GL 1 per 100 g Erythritol is a zero-glycemic sweetener that replaces honey without impacting blood glucose levels.
Erythritol - GL 0.3 per 100 g Monk fruit is a natural, low-glycemic alternative that offers sweetness with a negligible impact on blood sugar compared to honey.
Monk fruit - GL 4.5 per 100 g This syrup mimics the texture and sweetness of honey while significantly reducing the glycemic load from 44 to 4.45.
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 78 g |
| Natural | 78 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Soluble | 0.08 g |
| Insoluble | 0.12 g |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains antioxidants
- Natural sweetener
- High sugar content
- High glycemic load
- Low fiber and protein
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Buckwheat honey?
Buckwheat honey has a glycemic index of 55 (Moderate) and a glycemic load of 44 per 100 g.
Is Buckwheat honey good for people with insulin resistance?
Buckwheat honey has a medium glycemic index (55). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Erythritol.
How does Buckwheat honey affect blood sugar?
Buckwheat honey has a glycemic load of 44 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
Check Buckwheat honey in the Logi app, with your portion.
