Sponge cake layer
Medium GI
GL 18 per piece (50 g) · GL 36 per 100 g
- Low saturated fat
- High glycemic load
Sponge cake layer has a glycemic index of 66 (Moderate). One piece (50 g) adds a glycemic load of 18.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #172706 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- Greek yogurt with vanilla bean and stevia/monk fruitGL 1 per 100 g This provides a creamy, dessert-like experience with a significantly lower GL of 1 compared to the sponge cake's 36.
- GL 1 per 100 g Almond flour is an excellent low-glycemic baking alternative, reducing the GL from 36 to 1, which helps prevent blood sugar spikes.
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Sponge cake layer is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (1/8 of 8-inch cake) | 50 g | 18 |
| 1 whole 8-inch layer | 400 g | 144 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 290 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 55 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 28 g |
| Natural | 8 g |
| Added | 20 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Soluble | 0.3 g |
| Insoluble | 0.7 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated | 1.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 3.5 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low saturated fat
- Contains some protein
- High glycemic load
- High added sugar content
- Low fiber content
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Sponge cake layer?
Sponge cake layer has a glycemic index of 66 (Moderate). One piece (50 g) has a glycemic load of 18; per 100 g the glycemic load is 36.
Is Sponge cake layer good for people with insulin resistance?
Sponge cake layer has a medium glycemic index (66). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Greek yogurt with vanilla bean and stevia/monk fruit.
How does Sponge cake layer affect blood sugar?
Sponge cake layer has a glycemic load of 36 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
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