Chocolate shavings
Low GI
GL 3.6 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 24 per 100 g
- Moderate fiber content
- Very high added sugar
Chocolate shavings has a glycemic index of 40, the same as plain Plain Chocolate (40). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 3.6.
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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- GL 2.9 per 100 g Cacao nibs provide a similar intense chocolate flavor with a significantly lower GL of 1 compared to 24, minimizing blood sugar impact.
Cacao nibs (crushed cacao beans, unsweetened) - GL 7 per 100 g This is a direct, lower-sugar alternative that maintains the chocolate experience while reducing the GL from 24 to 4.
85% dark chocolate
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 belgian
Belgian chocolate - GI 40 · GL 22 per 100 g brand: maltankidessert
Maltanki Dessert Chocolate - 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 | 535 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 59 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 54 g |
| Natural | 4 g |
| Added | 50 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Soluble | 2 g |
| Insoluble | 5 g |
| Protein | 4.9 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Saturated | 18 g |
| Unsaturated | 10 g |
| Sodium | 24 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Moderate fiber content
- Contains some protein
- Very high added sugar
- High saturated fat
- Significant glycemic load
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Chocolate shavings?
Chocolate shavings has a glycemic index of 40 (Low). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 3.6; per 100 g the glycemic load is 24.
Is Chocolate shavings good for people with insulin resistance?
Chocolate shavings 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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