Licorice
High GI
GL 79.2 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 66 per 100 g
- Low fat content
- Extremely high glycemic load
Licorice has a glycemic index of 78 (High). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 79.2.
Updated Aug 3, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 7 per 100 g Dark chocolate provides a similar indulgent experience as sweets but with a significantly lower GI of 20 and GL of 4 compared to Lakris.
85% dark chocolate - GL 0.5 per 100 g Pumpkin seeds are a nutrient-dense, low-glycemic snack (GI 10, GL 1) that serves as a much steadier alternative to high-sugar sweets.
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Forms of Licorice
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 370 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 85 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 47 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 45 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Soluble | 0.2 g |
| Insoluble | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 3.7 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 50 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low fat content
- Low sodium content
- Extremely high glycemic load
- High added sugar content
- Negligible fiber and protein content
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Licorice?
Licorice has a glycemic index of 78 (High). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 79.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 66.
Is Licorice good for people with insulin resistance?
Licorice has a high glycemic index (78) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is 85% dark chocolate.
Which form of Licorice has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Licorice in this database, Strawberry licorice has the lowest glycemic load (56 per 100 g).
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