Molasses
Medium GI
GL 6.2 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 41 per 100 g
- Moderate glycemic index
- Very high glycemic load
Molasses has a glycemic index of 55 (Moderate). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 6.2.
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 sweetness profile to molasses with a GL of 0, preventing the significant blood sugar spike associated with molasses' GL of 41.
Allulose - no GI Monk fruit extract is a zero-glycemic alternative that eliminates the high glycemic load of molasses while maintaining sweetness.
Monk fruit sweetener (pure extract) - no GI Stevia is a natural, zero-glycemic sweetener that avoids the rapid glucose impact caused by the high GL of molasses.
Stevia Pure Extract - GL 1 per 100 g Erythritol has a negligible glycemic impact (GL 0) compared to the high glycemic load of molasses, making it a much steadier choice for blood sugar management.
Erythritol
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 290 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 74 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 74 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 74 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 37 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Moderate glycemic index
- Unrefined sweetener
- Very high glycemic load
- Extremely high added sugar content
- No fiber or protein
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Molasses?
Molasses has a glycemic index of 55 (Moderate). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 6.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 41.
Is Molasses good for people with insulin resistance?
Molasses has a medium glycemic index (55). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Erythritol.
How does Molasses affect blood sugar?
Molasses has a glycemic load of 41 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
Check Molasses in the Logi app, with your portion.
