Palm sugar
Low GI
GL 4.8 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 32 per 100 g
- Lower glycemic index compared to refined sugar
- Extremely high sugar content (92g/100g)
Palm sugar has a glycemic index of 35 (Low). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 4.8.
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 sweet taste with a GI of 0 and GL of 0, effectively eliminating the blood sugar spike associated with palm sugar.
Allulose - no GI Monk fruit extract is a zero-glycemic alternative that offers sweetness without impacting blood glucose levels like palm sugar.
Monk fruit sweetener (pure extract) - GL 1 per 100 g Erythritol has a negligible GI of 1 and GL of 0, making it a much steadier choice for blood sugar management than palm sugar.
Erythritol - no GI Stevia is a non-nutritive sweetener with a GI and GL of 0, providing a significant improvement over the high glycemic load of palm sugar.
Stevia Pure Extract
Forms of Palm sugar
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 375 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 92 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 92 g |
| Natural | 92 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Soluble | 0.1 g |
| Insoluble | 0.1 g |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 30 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Lower glycemic index compared to refined sugar
- Minimal processing level
- Extremely high sugar content (92g/100g)
- High glycemic load, impacting insulin levels
- Negligible fiber and protein content
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Palm sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Palm sugar?
Palm sugar has a glycemic index of 35 (Low). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 4.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 32.
Is Palm sugar good for people with insulin resistance?
Palm sugar has a low glycemic index (35), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Palm sugar has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Palm sugar in this database, Stevia gula aren drops has the lowest glycemic load (7 per 100 g).
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