Dulce de leche
Medium GI
GL 39 per 100 g
- Low protein content
- Very high glycemic load (39)
Dulce de leche has a glycemic index of 60, lower than plain Masa (nixtamalized corn dough) (70).
Updated Mar 30, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 370 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 55 g |
| Natural | 5 g |
| Added | 50 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated | 6 g |
| Unsaturated | 3 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low protein content
- Low sodium content
- Very high glycemic load (39)
- Extremely high added sugar content
- No dietary fiber
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Dulce de leche?
Dulce de leche has a glycemic index of 60 (Moderate) and a glycemic load of 39 per 100 g.
Is Dulce de leche good for people with insulin resistance?
Dulce de leche has a medium glycemic index (60). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Date paste.
Which form of Masa (nixtamalized corn dough) has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Masa (nixtamalized corn dough) in this database, Masa (nixtamalized corn dough) has the lowest glycemic load (22 per 100 g).
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