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Semla at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
55
low
Glycemic load / serving
18
medium
Nutri-Score
C
A best, E worst
NOVA group
3
processed

International cuisine · Contains Sugar · Vegetarian. Serving: 1 bun (approximately 100 g).

Semla nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories300 kcal
Protein6 g
Carbohydrate35 g
Fiber2 g
Sugars10 g
Added sugars10 g
Fat15 g
Saturated fat8 g
Sodium200 mg

Typical ingredients: wheat flour, milk, sugar, butter, yeast, cardamom, almond paste, whipped cream

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Common questions about semla

How many calories are in semla?

NutriOptio estimates 300 calories in one serving (1 bun (approximately 100 g)) of a typical semla recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is semla good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 18, which is medium (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.

What is the Nutri-Score of semla?

NutriOptio grades a typical semla C on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.

Log your own semla

Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical semla in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.