Semla has an estimated glycemic index of 55 (range 50 to 62), which is low, and a glycemic load of 18 per serving (medium). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 bun (approximately 100 g)) at 300 calories, with 6 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat.

International cuisine · Contains Sugar · Vegetarian. Serving: 1 bun (approximately 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 35 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugars | 10 g |
| Added sugars | 10 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 8 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
Typical ingredients: wheat flour, milk, sugar, butter, yeast, cardamom, almond paste, whipped cream
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Aebleskiver | 17 | 250 |
| Clif Bar Peanut Butter | 17 | 250 |
| Detroit Style Pizza | 17 | 300 |
| Japanese Potato Salad | 17 | 250 |
| Kellogg'S Froot Loops | 17 | 110 |
NutriOptio estimates 300 calories in one serving (1 bun (approximately 100 g)) of a typical semla recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
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.
NutriOptio grades a typical semla C on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.
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.
Open the NutriOptio web appThese 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.