Brown sugar: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: brown sugar.
98.1g net carbs per 100 g
6.5carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
71*glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 98.1 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 0.0 g |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 0.0 g |
| Energy | 380 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 168833 “Sugars, brown”. Net carbs = total carbs 98.1 g − fiber 0.0 g.
Portions
| Portion | 1 tsp4.6 g | 3 tsp14 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 4.5 | 13.7 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 0.4 | 1.1 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| Glycemic load | 3 | 10 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 71. This value is from one measurement in the 2021 international GI tables.
* This value includes measurements from the second table of the paper: studies with method deviations, such as few participants, participants with diabetes, or wide variation. Use it as a rough guide.
Foods in the tables:
- Brown Sugar (HongMian, Guangzhou Light Industry & Trade Group, Guangzhou, China)
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