Strawberry Pop-Tart
High GI
GL 63.6 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 53 per 100 g
- Convenient energy source
- High added sugar content
Strawberry Pop-Tart has a glycemic index of 70, higher than plain Sweet Pastry (65). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 63.6.
Updated Jul 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 8 per 100 g This muffin offers a similar sweet, baked experience but with a significantly lower GL of 8 compared to the Pop-Tart's 53, leading to a much smaller blood sugar spike.
Almond flour carrot muffin (no added sugar) - GL 1 per 100 g This provides a satisfying, sweet-tasting snack with a very low GL of 1, which is a massive improvement over the high glycemic load of the Pop-Tart.
Plain greek yogurt with cinnamon and walnuts - GL 3 per 100 g This swap provides a creamy, sweet, and protein-rich alternative that keeps the GL at a very low 3, helping to stabilize blood sugar levels compared to the original choice.
Low-fat cottage cheese blended with mashed berries
Forms of Sweet Pastry
- GI 65 · GL 31 per 100 g
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
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 32 g |
| Natural | 4 g |
| Added | 28 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated | 2.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 6.5 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Convenient energy source
- Contains some iron (fortified)
- High added sugar content
- Ultra-processed ingredients
- High glycemic load
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Strawberry Pop-Tart?
Strawberry Pop-Tart has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 63.6; per 100 g the glycemic load is 53.
Is Strawberry Pop-Tart good for people with insulin resistance?
Strawberry Pop-Tart has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Almond flour carrot muffin (no added sugar).
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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