Icing sugar
High GI
GL 95 per 100 g
- Quick source of energy
- Extremely high sugar content
Icing sugar has a glycemic index of 95 (High).
Updated Oct 10, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 1 per 100 g Erythritol provides the sweetness of icing sugar with a negligible GI of 1 and GL of 0, preventing blood sugar spikes.
Erythritol - no GI Allulose is an excellent sugar substitute with a GI and GL of 0, offering a direct replacement for icing sugar without impacting blood glucose.
Allulose - GL 7 per 100 g Xylitol has a significantly lower GI of 7 compared to icing sugar's 95, making it a much steadier choice for blood sugar management.
Stevia - GL 0.3 per 100 g Monk fruit is a natural, low-glycemic alternative with a GI of 5, which helps maintain stable blood glucose levels compared to high-GI icing sugar.
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 99.8 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 99.8 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 99.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Quick source of energy
- Fat free
- Extremely high sugar content
- Ultra-processed
- Very high glycemic index and load
Calculate the glycemic load of a meal with Icing sugar
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Icing sugar?
Icing sugar has a glycemic index of 95 (High) and a glycemic load of 95 per 100 g.
Is Icing sugar good for people with insulin resistance?
Icing sugar has a high glycemic index (95) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Erythritol.
How does Icing sugar affect blood sugar?
Icing sugar has a glycemic load of 95 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
Check Icing sugar in the Logi app, with your portion.
