Glycerin
High GI
GL 12.8 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 85 per 100 g
- Non-toxic food additive
- Extremely high glycemic load
Glycerin has a glycemic index of 85 (High). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 12.8.
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- no GI Allulose provides a similar sweetening effect without the high glycemic impact of glycerin (GI 85).
Allulose - GL 1 per 100 g Erythritol is a sugar alcohol with a negligible glycemic impact (GI 1) compared to glycerin's high GI of 85.
Erythritol - no GI Monk fruit extract is a zero-glycemic sweetener that avoids the blood sugar spike associated with glycerin.
Monk fruit sweetener (pure extract) - no GI Stevia is a natural, zero-glycemic alternative that effectively replaces the sweetness of glycerin without affecting blood glucose.
Stevia Pure Extract
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Glycerin is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 100 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 100 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 100 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Non-toxic food additive
- Humectant properties
- Extremely high glycemic load
- Zero nutritional value
- Causes sharp blood glucose spikes
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Glycerin?
Glycerin has a glycemic index of 85 (High). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 12.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 85.
Is Glycerin good for people with insulin resistance?
Glycerin has a high glycemic index (85) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Erythritol.
How does Glycerin affect blood sugar?
Glycerin has a glycemic load of 85 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
Check Glycerin in the Logi app, with your portion.
