Whole wheat orange muffin (reduced sugar)
Low GI
GL 25.2 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 21 per 100 g
- Higher fiber from whole wheat
- Still moderate glycemic load
Whole wheat orange muffin (reduced sugar) has a glycemic index of 50, lower than plain Orange muffin (65). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 25.2.
Updated Jul 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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- GL 8 per 100 g This muffin offers a significantly lower glycemic load (8 vs 21) while maintaining a similar texture and eating experience.
Almond flour carrot muffin (no added sugar) - GL 4 per 100 g This provides a similar orange-flavored dessert profile with a much lower glycemic load (4 vs 21) and higher protein content.
Greek yogurt and fresh oranges dessert - Homemade flaxseed muffin (flaxseed, eggs, minimal binders)GL 1.5 per 100 g This is an excellent low-glycemic alternative (GL 1 vs 21) that satisfies the desire for a muffin-like baked good.
Forms of Orange muffin
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Whole wheat orange muffin (reduced sugar) is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 12 g |
| Natural | 6 g |
| Added | 6 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Soluble | 1.5 g |
| Insoluble | 3.5 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated | 1 g |
| Unsaturated | 5 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Higher fiber from whole wheat
- Reduced added sugar
- Contains real fruit zest
- Still moderate glycemic load
- Processed flour product
- Contains added sugar
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Whole wheat orange muffin (reduced sugar)?
Whole wheat orange muffin (reduced sugar) has a glycemic index of 50 (Low). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 25.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 21.
Is Whole wheat orange muffin (reduced sugar) good for people with insulin resistance?
Whole wheat orange muffin (reduced sugar) has a low glycemic index (50), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Orange muffin has the lowest glycemic load?
Whole wheat orange muffin (reduced sugar) has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Orange muffin in this database (21 per 100 g).
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