Sweet tea
Medium GI
GL 9 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 6 per 100 g
- Hydrating beverage
- High added sugar
Sweet tea has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 9.
Updated Jan 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 38 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 9.5 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 9.5 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 9.5 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?
- Hydrating beverage
- Low in sodium
- High added sugar
- High glycemic index
- No fiber or protein
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Sweet tea?
Sweet tea has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 9; per 100 g the glycemic load is 6.
Is Sweet tea good for people with insulin resistance?
Sweet tea has a moderate glycemic index (65). People with insulin resistance can consume it in moderation, ideally paired with protein or healthy fats.
Which form of Tea has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Tea in this database, Lemon tea has the lowest glycemic load (3.6 per 100 g).
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