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Sweets - Glycemic Index Database

Complete glycemic index guide for sweets. Compare 25 foods, find low GI options, and make diabetes-friendly choices.

25
Total Foods
15
Low GI (≤55)
6
Medium GI (56-69)
4
High GI (>70)

Best Sweets for Diabetes

Low glycemic index options that help maintain stable blood sugar

Sweets to Limit with Diabetes

High glycemic index foods that may cause blood sugar spikes

Sweets with Low Glycemic Index Chart (≤55) - Best for Blood Sugar Control

These sweets have a low glycemic index, causing a slow and steady rise in blood sugar. Ideal for diabetes management and sustained energy.

Dark Chocolate 85% Cocoa

Sweets

GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
539
calories
48.2g
carbs
9.6
GL
Protein: 6.2gFat: 34.4g

Chocolate candy with sweeteners

Sweets

GI 23
Glycemic Index23 (Low)
0
55
70
100
547
calories
35.7g
carbs
8.2
GL
Protein: 6.9gFat: 52.4g

Dark chocolate

Sweets

GI 23
Glycemic Index23 (Low)
0
55
70
100
546
calories
60g
carbs
13.8
GL
Protein: 4.9gFat: 30.2g

Peanut Butter - Sugar Free

Sweets

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
567
calories
28g
carbs
7
GL
Protein: 26gFat: 49g

Chocolate 70% cocoa

Sweets

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
549
calories
36g
carbs
9
GL
Protein: 9.1gFat: 39g

Marmalade - Sugar Free

Sweets

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
284
calories
73.9g
carbs
22.2
GL
Protein: 0.3gFat: 0.1g

Almond paste - Sugar Free

Sweets

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
458
calories
43g
carbs
15.1
GL
Protein: 9gFat: 27.7g

Sorbet - Sugar Free

Sweets

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
50
calories
12g
carbs
4.8
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0g

White chocolate

Sweets

GI 44
Glycemic Index44 (Low)
0
55
70
100
539
calories
59.2g
carbs
26
GL
Protein: 5.9gFat: 31.1g

Milk chocolate

Sweets

GI 49
Glycemic Index49 (Low)
0
55
70
100
535
calories
59g
carbs
28.9
GL
Protein: 8gFat: 30g

Chocolate

Sweets

GI 49
Glycemic Index49 (Low)
0
55
70
100
546
calories
61g
carbs
29.9
GL
Protein: 4.9gFat: 31g

Muesli Bar - Gluten Free

Sweets

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
285
calories
74.3g
carbs
37.1
GL
Protein: 2.9gFat: 0g

Sherbet

Sweets

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
368
calories
55.2g
carbs
27.6
GL
Protein: 5.7gFat: 13.9g

Jam

Sweets

GI 51
Glycemic Index51 (Low)
0
55
70
100
376
calories
93.1g
carbs
47.5
GL
Protein: 0.5gFat: 0.1g

Strawberry Jam - Low Sugar

Sweets

GI 51
Glycemic Index51 (Low)
0
55
70
100
246
calories
61g
carbs
31.1
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0g

Sweets with Medium Glycemic Index Chart (56-69) - Moderate Impact

These sweets have a moderate glycemic index. Best consumed with protein or fiber to minimize blood sugar impact.

Chocolate powder with sugar

Sweets

GI 60
Glycemic Index60 (Medium)
0
55
70
100
374
calories
31.9g
carbs
19.1
GL
Protein: 24.2gFat: 17.5g

Condensed milk

Sweets

GI 61
Glycemic Index61 (Medium)
0
55
70
100
321
calories
54g
carbs
32.9
GL
Protein: 8gFat: 9g

Strawberry Jam - High Sugar

Sweets

GI 65
Glycemic Index65 (Medium)
0
55
70
100
280
calories
70g
carbs
45.5
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0g

Marmalade with sugar

Sweets

GI 65
Glycemic Index65 (Medium)
0
55
70
100
293
calories
76.6g
carbs
49.8
GL
Protein: 0.4gFat: 0g

Sorbet with sugar

Sweets

GI 65
Glycemic Index65 (Medium)
0
55
70
100
158
calories
27.6g
carbs
17.9
GL
Protein: 1gFat: 4.8g

Sorbet

Sweets

GI 65
Glycemic Index65 (Medium)
0
55
70
100
386
calories
80.7g
carbs
52.5
GL
Protein: 4.9gFat: 4.8g

Sweets with High Glycemic Index Chart (>70) - Quick Energy Source

These sweets have a high glycemic index, causing rapid blood sugar spikes. Use caution with diabetes - best for post-workout recovery or when quick energy is needed.

Chocolate bar with sugar

Sweets

GI 70
Glycemic Index70 (High)
0
55
70
100
550
calories
54.4g
carbs
38.1
GL
Protein: 6.9gFat: 35.7g

Condensed milk with sugar

Sweets

GI 80
Glycemic Index80 (High)
0
55
70
100
329
calories
8.5g
carbs
6.8
GL
Protein: 7.2gFat: 56g

Air rice - analogue of popcorn

Sweets

GI 85
Glycemic Index85 (High)
0
55
70
100
402
calories
89.8g
carbs
76.3
GL
Protein: 6.3gFat: 0.5g

Fruit Bar - Strawberry

Sweets

GI 90
Glycemic Index90 (High)
0
55
70
100
418
calories
67.5g
carbs
60.8
GL
Protein: 4gFat: 14.5g