Raw cacao powder
Low GI
GL 1.7 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 11.6 per 100 g
- Very high fiber content
- Moderate saturated fat content
Raw cacao powder has a glycemic index of 20 (Low). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.7.
Updated Oct 12, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Raw cacao powder
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 228 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 57.9 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.8 g |
| Natural | 1.8 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 33.2 g |
| Soluble | 7 g |
| Insoluble | 26.2 g |
| Protein | 19.6 g |
| Fat | 13.7 g |
| Saturated | 8.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 5.6 g |
| Sodium | 21 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very high fiber content
- Rich in antioxidants
- Low glycemic load
- Moderate saturated fat content
- Contains natural stimulants (theobromine, caffeine)
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Raw cacao powder
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Raw cacao powder?
Raw cacao powder has a glycemic index of 20 (Low). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 1.7; per 100 g the glycemic load is 11.6.
Is Raw cacao powder good for people with insulin resistance?
Raw cacao powder has a low glycemic index (20), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Raw cacao powder has the lowest glycemic load?
Raw cacao powder has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Raw cacao powder in this database (11.6 per 100 g).
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