Meringue cake layer
High GI
GL 85 per 100 g
- Low fat content
- Extremely high sugar content
Meringue cake layer has a glycemic index of 95 (High).
Updated Sep 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 7 per 100 g High-percentage dark chocolate provides a rich, sweet-ending treat with a minimal GL of 4, making it a much more stable choice than the high-glycemic meringue.
85% dark chocolate - GL 2 per 100 g This combination provides protein, fiber, and healthy fats, resulting in a very low GL of 2 that helps blunt the glycemic response compared to the pure sugar in meringue.
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 390 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 90 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 89 g |
| Natural | 4 g |
| Added | 85 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Soluble | 0.08 g |
| Insoluble | 0.12 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.4 g |
| Sodium | 40 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low fat content
- Gluten-free
- Extremely high sugar content
- Ultra-processed
- Very high glycemic index and load
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Meringue cake layer?
Meringue cake layer has a glycemic index of 95 (High) and a glycemic load of 85 per 100 g.
Is Meringue cake layer good for people with insulin resistance?
Meringue cake layer has a high glycemic index (95) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is 85% dark chocolate.
How does Meringue cake layer affect blood sugar?
Meringue cake layer has a glycemic load of 85 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
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