Sweet Pastry
Medium GI
GL 37.2 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 31 per 100 g
- Provides quick energy
- High in added sugars
Sweet Pastry has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 37.2.
Updated Jul 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 2 per 100 g This provides a satisfying, nutrient-dense alternative with a significantly lower GL of 2 compared to the pastry's 31, helping to prevent blood sugar spikes.
Greek yogurt with berries and chia seeds - Almond flour and egg quicheGL 1 per 100 g Switching to a savory option like this quiche offers a much lower GL of 1, providing sustained energy without the rapid glucose impact of a sweet pastry.
- GL 1 per 100 g Pecans offer a high-fat, low-carb snack alternative with a GL of only 1, which is far better for glycemic control than the high-GL pastry.
Pecan
Forms of Sweet Pastry
- Almond flour choux pastryGI 15 · GL 2 per 100 g almond flourchoux base
- GI 55 · GL 14 per 100 g spinach and feta pastry
Spinach and feta pastry - Hot dog pastryGI 70 · GL 20 per 100 g hot dog
- Salty pastryGI 65 · GL 26 per 100 g salty
- Vegan pastryGI 65 · GL 31 per 100 g vegan
- GI 65 · GL 39 per 100 g mince pie
Mince Pie Pastry - Cinnamon twistGI 75 · GL 45 per 100 g cinnamon twist
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 410 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 48 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 18 g |
| Natural | 3 g |
| Added | 15 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Soluble | 0.6 g |
| Insoluble | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Saturated | 11 g |
| Unsaturated | 9 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Provides quick energy
- Contains some protein
- High in added sugars
- High in saturated fat
- Ultra-processed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Sweet Pastry?
Sweet Pastry has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 37.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 31.
Is Sweet Pastry good for people with insulin resistance?
Sweet Pastry has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Greek yogurt with berries and chia seeds.
Which form of Sweet Pastry has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Sweet Pastry in this database, Almond flour choux pastry has the lowest glycemic load (2 per 100 g).
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