Caramel Syrup
High GI
GL 268.8 per cup (480 g) · GL 56 per 100 g
- Low sodium content
- Extremely high glycemic load
Caramel Syrup has a glycemic index of 70, higher than plain Sweet Syrup (68). One cup (480 g) adds a glycemic load of 268.8.
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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- no GI Allulose provides the sweetness of syrup with a GI and GL of 0, preventing the blood sugar spike associated with caramel syrup.
Allulose - Yacon syrupGL 3 per 100 g Yacon syrup offers a much lower GI of 10 and GL of 3, making it a significantly more stable alternative for blood sugar management.
Forms of Sweet Syrup
- GI 68 · GL 46 per 100 g
Sweet Syrup - Homemade elderflower syrup with monk fruit sweetenerGI 5 · GL 0.1 per 100 g monk fruitelderflower
- Lakanto syrupGI 3 · GL 1 per 100 g brand: lakanto
- GI 5 · GL 1 per 100 g sugar free
No sugar syrup - GI 5 · GL 1 per 100 g caramelsugar free
Sugar-Free Caramel Syrup - GI 5 · GL 4.5 per 100 g chicory root fiber
Chicory root fiber sweetener (inulin) - GI 15 · GL 10 per 100 g hilac
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 10 g | 5.6 |
| 1 tablespoon | 30 g | 16.8 |
| 1 cup | 480 g | 268.8 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 78 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 78 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 60 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low sodium content
- Fat-free product
- Extremely high glycemic load
- High added sugar content
- Zero nutritional value
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Caramel Syrup?
Caramel Syrup has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One cup (480 g) has a glycemic load of 268.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 56.
Is Caramel Syrup good for people with insulin resistance?
Caramel Syrup has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Yacon syrup.
Which form of Sweet Syrup has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Sweet Syrup in this database, Homemade elderflower syrup with monk fruit sweetener has the lowest glycemic load (0.1 per 100 g).
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