Smarties
GI 70 · HighGL 56 / 100 g1/10
High GI
70 GI
GL 56 per 100 g
Logi score 1/10
- Low sodium content
- Very high sugar content
Smarties has a glycemic index of 70 (High).
Updated Aug 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 4 per 100 g Dark chocolate provides a similar sweet experience with a significantly lower GI (20 vs 70) and GL (4 vs 56), leading to a much smaller blood sugar spike.
Dark chocolate (85% cacao, minimal added sugar) - GL 3 per 100 g Raspberries offer a natural sweetness with a much lower glycemic impact (GI 25, GL 3) compared to the high-sugar content of Smarties.
Fresh whole raspberries - Roasted almond nibsGL 2.9 per 100 g Roasted almond nibs provide a satisfying crunch and healthy fats with a minimal glycemic load (GL 2.85), preventing the rapid glucose rise caused by Smarties.
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
470
Calories
80 g
Carbs
2.5 g
Protein
16 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 470 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 75 g |
| Natural | 5 g |
| Added | 70 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1 g |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Saturated | 10 g |
| Unsaturated | 6 g |
| Sodium | 20 mg |
Processing Level
95%
Highly Processed
Why this score?
- Low sodium content
- Portion control possible
- Very high sugar content
- Ultra-processed
- High glycemic load
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Smarties?
Smarties has a glycemic index of 70 (High) and a glycemic load of 56 per 100 g.
Is Smarties good for people with insulin resistance?
Smarties has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Dark chocolate (85% cacao, minimal added sugar).
How does Smarties affect blood sugar?
Smarties has a glycemic load of 56 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
Check Smarties in the Logi app, with your portion.
