Kettle-cooked caramel
High GI
GL 67 per 100 g
- Low fat content
- Extremely high sugar content
Kettle-cooked caramel has a glycemic index of 70, higher than plain Caramel (65).
Updated Jul 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- Unsweetened Greek yogurt with raw cacao nibsGL 2 per 100 g This provides a satisfying, creamy, and sweet experience with a significantly lower GL of 2 compared to 67, preventing a sharp blood sugar spike.
- GL 2.7 per 100 g This offers a rich, dessert-like flavor profile with a very low GL of 1, making it a much more stable choice for blood sugar management.
Almond and cinnamon spread (no added sugar) - GL 3 per 100 g These provide natural sweetness and fiber, resulting in a much lower GL of 3 compared to the high-glycemic caramel.
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Forms of Caramel
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 95 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 94 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 94 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.3 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 30 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low fat content
- No artificial additives
- Extremely high sugar content
- Very high glycemic index and load
- Ultra-processed food
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Kettle-cooked caramel?
Kettle-cooked caramel has a glycemic index of 70 (High) and a glycemic load of 67 per 100 g.
Is Kettle-cooked caramel good for people with insulin resistance?
Kettle-cooked caramel has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Unsweetened Greek yogurt with raw cacao nibs.
Which form of Caramel has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Caramel in this database, Sea salt caramel has the lowest glycemic load (42 per 100 g).
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