Belgian chocolate
Low GI
GL 26.4 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 22 per 100 g
- Contains some fiber
- Very high added sugar
Belgian chocolate has a glycemic index of 40, the same as plain Plain Chocolate (40). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 26.4.
Updated Jan 30, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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- GL 8.1 per 100 g Contains less sugar, more fiber, and higher antioxidant levels with a much lower glycemic impact than Belgian chocolate.
Dark chocolate - GL 2.9 per 100 g No added sugar and high fiber make it a low glycemic, nutrient-dense alternative for insulin resistance.
Cacao nibs (crushed cacao beans, unsweetened)
Forms of Plain Chocolate
- GI 40 · GL 21.2 per 100 g
Plain Chocolate - Russell stover sugar free caramel chocolateGI 18 · GL 12 per 100 g brand: russell_stoversugar free
- Chocolate with nutsGI 45 · GL 20 per 100 g with nuts
- GI 40 · GL 22 per 100 g brand: maltankidessert
Maltanki Dessert Chocolate - GI 40 · GL 24 per 100 g shavings
Chocolate shavings - GI 40 · GL 24 per 100 g grated
Grated chocolate - Cooked chocolateGI 45 · GL 25 per 100 g cooked
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 540 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 55 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 48 g |
| Natural | 3 g |
| Added | 45 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Soluble | 2.1 g |
| Insoluble | 4.9 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Fat | 35 g |
| Saturated | 21 g |
| Unsaturated | 12 g |
| Sodium | 30 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains some fiber
- Moderate glycemic index
- Very high added sugar
- High saturated fat
- High glycemic load
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Belgian chocolate?
Belgian chocolate has a glycemic index of 40 (Low). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 26.4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 22.
Is Belgian chocolate good for people with insulin resistance?
Belgian chocolate has a low glycemic index (40), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Plain Chocolate has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Plain Chocolate in this database, Russell stover sugar free caramel chocolate has the lowest glycemic load (12 per 100 g).
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