Eggnog has a low glycemic index of 48 (typical range 42 to 55). A serving of 100 g has a glycemic load of 4, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 88 calories, 4.5 g protein, 8.1 g carbohydrate (0 g fiber, 8.1 g sugars) and 4.2 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 100 g.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 88 kcal | 88 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 4.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8.1 g | 8.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 8.1 g | 8.1 g |
| Fat | 4.2 g | 4.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g | 2.6 g |
| Sodium | 54 mg | 54 mg |
| Potassium | 165 mg | 165 mg |
Other dairy with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Pudding | 48 | 3 |
| Vanilla Pudding | 44 | 3 |
| Greek Yogurt | 12 | 0 |
| Cream Cheese | 10 | 0 |
| Blue Cheese | 0 | 0 |
Eggnog has a glycemic index of 48, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 100 g serving is 4, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of eggnog has a glycemic load of 4 (low). 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.
Eggnog has 88 calories per 100 g, and about 88 calories in a 100 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, “Eggnog” (FDC 171258). 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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