Madeira cake
High GI
GL 42 per 100 g
- Provides quick energy
- High sugar content
Madeira cake has a glycemic index of 70 (High).
Updated Jul 19, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 3 per 100 g This provides a similar cake-like experience while drastically reducing the glycemic load from 42 to 3.
Almond flour yogurt cake (naturally sweetened) - Homemade flaxseed muffin (flaxseed, eggs, minimal binders)GL 1.5 per 100 g This offers a baked-good alternative with a significantly lower glycemic impact, keeping the GL at 1 compared to 42.
- GL 2 per 100 g This is a satisfying, nutrient-dense dessert alternative that keeps blood sugar stable with a GL of only 2.
Greek yogurt with berries and chia seeds
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 390 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 32 g |
| Natural | 4 g |
| Added | 28 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Soluble | 0.4 g |
| Insoluble | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated | 8 g |
| Unsaturated | 7 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Provides quick energy
- Contains some protein
- High sugar content
- High glycemic load
- Low fiber content
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Madeira cake?
Madeira cake has a glycemic index of 70 (High) and a glycemic load of 42 per 100 g.
Is Madeira cake good for people with insulin resistance?
Madeira cake has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Almond flour yogurt cake (naturally sweetened).
How does Madeira cake affect blood sugar?
Madeira cake has a glycemic load of 42 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
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