Cake flour
High GI
GL 79.5 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 53 per 100 g
- Low fat content
- Very high glycemic load
Cake flour has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 79.5.
Updated Mar 27, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 1 per 100 g Significantly lower in carbohydrates and higher in healthy fats, which helps stabilize blood sugar levels.
Almond flour - GL 17.1 per 100 g Its high fiber content slows the absorption of glucose, resulting in a much lower glycemic impact.
Coconut flour - GL 4.5 per 100 g It has almost zero net carbs and a high protein profile, making it ideal for managing insulin response.
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Cake flour is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 364 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 76.3 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.3 g |
| Natural | 0.3 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Soluble | 0.7 g |
| Insoluble | 1.7 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated | 0.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.8 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low fat content
- Low sodium content
- Very high glycemic load
- Highly refined/processed
- Low fiber content
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cake flour?
Cake flour has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 79.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 53.
Is Cake flour good for people with insulin resistance?
Cake flour has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Almond flour.
How does Cake flour affect blood sugar?
Cake flour has a glycemic load of 53 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
Check Cake flour in the Logi app, with your portion.
