Cane sugar
Medium GI
GL 122.2 per cup (188 g) · GL 65 per 100 g
- Readily available energy source
- Extremely high glycemic load
Cane sugar has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One cup (188 g) adds a glycemic load of 122.2.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #746784 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- no GI Allulose provides the sweetness of sugar with a GI of 0 and GL of 0, preventing the blood sugar spike associated with cane sugar.
Allulose - no GI Monk fruit extract is a zero-glycemic alternative that allows for sweetness without impacting blood glucose levels.
Monk fruit sweetener (pure extract) - GL 1 per 100 g Erythritol has a negligible GI of 1 and GL of 0, making it a much steadier choice for blood sugar management than cane sugar.
Erythritol - no GI Stevia is a non-nutritive sweetener with a GI and GL of 0, offering a significant improvement over the high glycemic impact of cane sugar.
Stevia Pure Extract
Forms of Cane sugar
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 4 g | 2.6 |
| 1 cup | 188 g | 122.2 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 100 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 100 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 100 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Readily available energy source
- Natural origin
- Extremely high glycemic load
- Zero nutritional density
- Promotes insulin spikes
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cane sugar?
Cane sugar has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One cup (188 g) has a glycemic load of 122.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 65.
Is Cane sugar good for people with insulin resistance?
Cane sugar has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Erythritol.
Which form of Cane sugar has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Cane sugar in this database, Evaporated Cane Sugar has the lowest glycemic load (60 per 100 g).
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