Sugar syrup
Medium GI
GL 154.8 per cup (316 g) · GL 49 per 100 g
- None (empty calories)
- Extremely high glycemic load
Sugar syrup has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One cup (316 g) adds a glycemic load of 154.8.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #168839 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- no GI Allulose provides a similar liquid-like sweetness profile to syrup with a GI of 0 and GL of 0, preventing the blood sugar spike associated with sugar syrup.
Allulose - no GI Monk fruit extract is a zero-glycemic alternative that eliminates the high GL of 49 found in sugar syrup.
Monk fruit sweetener (pure extract) - GL 1 per 100 g Erythritol has a negligible GI of 1 and GL of 0, making it a much steadier choice for blood sugar management compared to sugar syrup.
Erythritol - Pure stevia leaf extractno GI Pure stevia extract has a GI and GL of 0, offering a significant improvement over the high glycemic impact of sugar syrup.
Forms of Sugar syrup
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 20 g | 9.8 |
| 1 cup | 316 g | 154.8 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 75 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 75 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- None (empty calories)
- Extremely high glycemic load
- Zero essential nutrients or fiber
- Promotes rapid 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 Sugar syrup?
Sugar syrup has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One cup (316 g) has a glycemic load of 154.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 49.
Is Sugar syrup good for people with insulin resistance?
Sugar syrup has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Erythritol.
Which form of Sugar syrup has the lowest glycemic load?
Sugar syrup has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Sugar syrup in this database (49 per 100 g).
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