Plain Chocolate
Low GI
GL 5.9 per piece (28 g) · GL 21.2 per 100 g
- Contains some dietary fiber
- Very high added sugar content
Plain Chocolate has a glycemic index of 40 (Low). One piece (28 g) adds a glycemic load of 5.9.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #167977 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of 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 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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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 15 g | 3.2 |
| 1 oz square | 28 g | 5.9 |
| 1 standard bar | 40 g | 8.5 |
| 1 cup | 170 g | 36 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 540 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 48 g |
| Natural | 3 g |
| Added | 45 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Soluble | 2 g |
| Insoluble | 5 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| Saturated | 19 g |
| Unsaturated | 12 g |
| Sodium | 20 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains some dietary fiber
- Lower glycemic index than many sweets
- Very high added sugar content
- High glycemic load impacting insulin
- High saturated fat content
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Plain Chocolate?
Plain Chocolate has a glycemic index of 40 (Low). One piece (28 g) has a glycemic load of 5.9; per 100 g the glycemic load is 21.2.
Is Plain Chocolate good for people with insulin resistance?
Plain 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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