Nut cake
Medium GI
GL 21 per 100 g
- Contains healthy unsaturated fats from nuts
- High sugar content
Nut cake has a glycemic index of 55, lower than plain Cake (65).
Updated Jul 12, 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 cake alternative offers a significantly lower GL of 3 compared to 21, providing a similar experience with much less impact on blood sugar.
Almond flour yogurt cake (naturally sweetened) - GL 8 per 100 g This provides a satisfying, sweet, and crunchy snack option with a much lower GL of 8, helping to prevent sharp glucose spikes.
Almonds coated in dark chocolate with minimal added sugars - GL 1 per 100 g This is a nutrient-dense, low-GL (1) alternative that satisfies a craving for something creamy and sweet without the high glycemic load of the original cake.
Plain greek yogurt with cinnamon and walnuts
Forms of Cake
- GI 65 · GL 39 per 100 g
Cake - GI 15 · GL 2 per 100 g sugar freechocolate
Chocolate cake mix - GI 15 · GL 3 per 100 g chocolatealmond flour base
Almond flour cocoa cake base - GI 18 · GL 3 per 100 g almond flouryogurt Almond flour yogurt cake (naturally sweetened)
- Gluten free cakeGI 35 · GL 13 per 100 g gluten free
- Porto’s Milk’n Berries CakeGI 65 · GL 25 per 100 g milk n berries cake
- Daim cakeGI 65 · GL 29 per 100 g brand: daim
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 24 g |
| Natural | 6 g |
| Added | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.8 g |
| Insoluble | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Saturated | 7 g |
| Unsaturated | 16 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains healthy unsaturated fats from nuts
- Provides some protein
- High sugar content
- High glycemic load
- Processed flour and added fats
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Nut cake?
Nut cake has a glycemic index of 55 (Moderate) and a glycemic load of 21 per 100 g.
Is Nut cake good for people with insulin resistance?
Nut cake has a medium glycemic index (55). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Almond flour yogurt cake (naturally sweetened).
Which form of Cake has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Cake in this database, Chocolate cake mix has the lowest glycemic load (2 per 100 g).
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