Sucrose
Medium GI
GL 9.8 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 65 per 100 g
- Provides rapid energy
- Extremely high glycemic load
Sucrose has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 9.8.
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- no GI Allulose provides a similar sweetness profile to sucrose with a GI of 0 and GL of 0, preventing the blood sugar spike associated with table sugar.
Allulose - GL 1 per 100 g Erythritol is a sugar alcohol that has a negligible impact on blood glucose (GI 1, GL 0), making it a much steadier alternative to sucrose.
Erythritol - no GI Monk fruit extract is a zero-calorie, zero-glycemic sweetener that avoids the rapid glucose absorption caused by sucrose.
Monk fruit sweetener (pure extract) - no GI Stevia is a natural, non-nutritive sweetener with a GI and GL of 0, offering a significant improvement over the high glycemic load of sucrose.
Stevia Pure Extract
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 100 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 100 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 100 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Provides rapid energy
- Versatile culinary use
- Extremely high glycemic load
- Zero nutritional value
- Promotes insulin spikes
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Sucrose?
Sucrose has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 9.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 65.
Is Sucrose good for people with insulin resistance?
Sucrose has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Erythritol.
How does Sucrose affect blood sugar?
Sucrose has a glycemic load of 65 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
Check Sucrose in the Logi app, with your portion.
