Chocolate sauce
Medium GI
GL 124.8 per cup (320 g) · GL 39 per 100 g
- Contains some dietary fiber
- High added sugar content
Chocolate sauce has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One cup (320 g) adds a glycemic load of 124.8.
Updated Jul 21, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 1 per 100 g This provides a similar creamy, chocolatey experience with a significantly lower GL of 1 compared to 39, preventing blood sugar spikes.
Avocado chocolate mousse (with monk fruit) - GL 4 per 100 g High-percentage dark chocolate offers a rich flavor profile with a much lower GL of 4, making it a much steadier choice than traditional chocolate sauce.
Dark chocolate (85% cacao, minimal added sugar) - Raw cacao nibs and raw almonds blendGL 1 per 100 g This swap provides a satisfying crunch and intense chocolate flavor with a minimal GL of 1, supporting stable blood glucose levels.
Forms of Chocolate sauce
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Chocolate sauce is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving | 30 g | 11.7 |
| 1 tablespoon | 30 g | 11.7 |
| 1 cup | 320 g | 124.8 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 54 g |
| Natural | 4 g |
| Added | 50 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Soluble | 1 g |
| Insoluble | 2 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated | 5 g |
| Unsaturated | 3 g |
| Sodium | 60 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains some dietary fiber
- Provides quick energy
- High added sugar content
- Ultra-processed
- High glycemic load
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Chocolate sauce?
Chocolate sauce has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One cup (320 g) has a glycemic load of 124.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 39.
Is Chocolate sauce good for people with insulin resistance?
Chocolate sauce has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Avocado chocolate mousse (with monk fruit).
Which form of Chocolate sauce has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Chocolate sauce in this database, Homemade chocolate sauce with pureed dates has the lowest glycemic load (21.6 per 100 g).
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