Semi-sweet chocolate chips

GI 45 · LowGL 4.4 / tablespoon3/10

Low GI

45 GI

GL 4.4 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 29 per 100 g

Logi score 3/10

Moderate fiber content
Very high added sugar

Semi-sweet chocolate chips has a glycemic index of 45, the same as plain Chocolate chips (45). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 4.4.

Updated Oct 17, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error

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85% dark chocolate
GL 7 per 100 g Lower in sugar and glycemic load, higher in antioxidants and fiber.
Cacao nibs (crushed cacao beans, unsweetened)
GL 2.9 per 100 g No added sugar, high in fiber and antioxidants, minimal impact on blood sugar.
Chocolate chips sweetened with stevia or erythritol
GL 3.5 per 100 g Very low glycemic load and no added sugar, making them safer for insulin resistance.

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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)

480

Calories

65 g

Carbs

4.5 g

Protein

24 g

Fat

per 100g

Calories	480 kcal
Carbohydrates	65 g
Sugars (Total)	48 g
Natural	3 g
Added	45 g
Fiber	5 g
Soluble	1.5 g
Insoluble	3.5 g
Protein	4.5 g
Fat	24 g
Saturated	14 g
Unsaturated	10 g
Sodium	10 mg

Processing Level

95%

Highly Processed

Why this score?

Moderate fiber content
Contains some unsaturated fat
Very high added sugar
High glycemic load
High in saturated fat

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Allergens

Contains: soymilk

May contain: tree nuts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the glycemic index of Semi-sweet chocolate chips?

Semi-sweet chocolate chips has a glycemic index of 45 (Low). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 4.4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 29.

Is Semi-sweet chocolate chips good for people with insulin resistance?

Semi-sweet chocolate chips has a low glycemic index (45), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.

Which form of Chocolate chips has the lowest glycemic load?

Among the forms of Chocolate chips in this database, Chocolate chips sweetened with stevia or erythritol has the lowest glycemic load (3.5 per 100 g).

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