Nerds candy
High GI
GL 74 per 100 g
- Fat free
- Extremely high added sugar
Nerds candy has a glycemic index of 80, the same as plain Candies (80).
Updated Jul 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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- GL 7 per 100 g Dark chocolate provides a satisfying sweet experience with a significantly lower GI of 20 and GL of 4 compared to Nerds.
85% dark chocolate - Roasted almondsGL 3.1 per 100 g Almonds provide a crunchy, satisfying snack with a minimal glycemic load of 1, helping to stabilize blood sugar levels.
Forms of Candies
- GI 80 · GL 72 per 100 g
Candies - GI 5 · GL 4.3 per 100 g sugar freeherbal
Candies sweetened with natural sugar substitutes and herbal flavors, little to no sugar - Russell stover sugar free chocolate coconut candiesGI 20 · GL 12 per 100 g brand: russell_stoversugar free
- Sugar free chocolate mint candiesGI 20 · GL 15 per 100 g sugar freemint
- High protein candiesGI 45 · GL 16 per 100 g high protein
- GI 45 · GL 20 per 100 g chocolatebrand: roche
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 93 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 93 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 93 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Fat free
- Low sodium
- Extremely high added sugar
- Ultra-processed
- Very high glycemic index and load
Calculate the glycemic load of a meal with Nerds candy
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Nerds candy?
Nerds candy has a glycemic index of 80 (High) and a glycemic load of 74 per 100 g.
Is Nerds candy good for people with insulin resistance?
Nerds candy has a high glycemic index (80) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is 85% dark chocolate.
Which form of Candies has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Candies in this database, Candies sweetened with natural sugar substitutes and herbal flavors, little to no sugar has the lowest glycemic load (4.3 per 100 g).
Check Nerds candy in the Logi app, with your portion.
