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Brown Sugar has a medium glycemic index of 65 (typical range 60 to 70). A serving of 1 tbsp (approx.) (20 g) has a glycemic load of 13, which is medium. Per 100 g it provides 380 calories, 0.1 g protein, 98.1 g carbohydrate (0 g fiber, 97 g sugars) and 0 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 tbsp (approx.) (20 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 380 kcal | 76 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 98.1 g | 19.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 97 g | 19.4 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 6 mg |
| Potassium | 133 mg | 27 mg |
Other sweeteners with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Honey | 61 | 10 |
| High Fructose Corn Syrup | 62 | 9 |
| Molasses | 55 | 8 |
| Maple Syrup | 54 | 7 |
| Powdered Sugar | 65 | 5 |
Brown Sugar has a glycemic index of 65, which is medium (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 tbsp (approx.) (20 g) serving is 13, which is medium.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of brown sugar has a glycemic load of 13 (medium). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Brown Sugar has 380 calories per 100 g, and about 76 calories in a 1 tbsp (approx.) (20 g) serving.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Sugars, brown” (FDC 168833). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm.
General information, not medical advice.
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