Malt syrup
High GI
GL 12.3 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 82 per 100 g
- Contains some protein
- Extremely high glycemic index and load
Malt syrup has a glycemic index of 105 (High). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 12.3.
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 liquid sweetness profile to malt syrup but with a GI of 0 and GL of 0, preventing the massive blood sugar spike associated with malt syrup.
Allulose - Yacon syrupGL 3 per 100 g Yacon syrup offers a natural, viscous sweetness similar to malt syrup while significantly reducing the glycemic impact from a GL of 82 to just 3.
- no GI Stevia is a highly effective, zero-glycemic alternative that eliminates the extreme blood sugar response caused by malt syrup.
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 316 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 78 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 60 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 60 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Soluble | 0.3 g |
| Insoluble | 0.7 g |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 40 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains some protein
- Low fat content
- Extremely high glycemic index and load
- Very high added sugar content
- Minimal fiber
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Malt syrup?
Malt syrup has a glycemic index of 105 (High). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 12.3; per 100 g the glycemic load is 82.
Is Malt syrup good for people with insulin resistance?
Malt syrup has a high glycemic index (105) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Yacon syrup.
How does Malt syrup affect blood sugar?
Malt syrup has a glycemic load of 82 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
Check Malt syrup in the Logi app, with your portion.
