Ovaltine powder
Medium GI
GL 7.2 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 48 per 100 g
- Fortified with vitamins and minerals
- High added sugar content
Ovaltine powder has a glycemic index of 60 (Moderate). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 7.2.
Updated Jul 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 11.6 per 100 g Raw cacao powder provides a rich chocolate flavor with a significantly lower GI (20 vs 60) and GL (2 vs 48), making it a much more blood-sugar-friendly alternative.
Raw cacao powder - GL 36 per 100 g Carob powder offers a naturally sweet, cocoa-like flavor with a lower GI (40) and GL (36) compared to Ovaltine, helping to reduce the overall glycemic impact of your drink or recipe.
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 65 g |
| Natural | 10 g |
| Added | 55 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Soluble | 0.6 g |
| Insoluble | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated | 1.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.8 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Fortified with vitamins and minerals
- Contains some protein
- High added sugar content
- Ultra-processed
- High glycemic load
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Ovaltine powder?
Ovaltine powder has a glycemic index of 60 (Moderate). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 7.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 48.
Is Ovaltine powder good for people with insulin resistance?
Ovaltine powder has a medium glycemic index (60). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Raw cacao powder.
How does Ovaltine powder affect blood sugar?
Ovaltine powder has a glycemic load of 48 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
Check Ovaltine powder in the Logi app, with your portion.
