Milk chocolate: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: milk chocolate.
56.0g net carbs per 100 g
3.7carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
45glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 56.0 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 3.4 g |
| Protein | 7.7 g |
| Fat | 29.7 g |
| Energy | 535 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 167587 “Candies, milk chocolate”. Net carbs = total carbs 59.4 g − fiber 3.4 g.
Portions
| Portion | ½ bar22 g | 1 bar44 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 12.3 | 24.6 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 1.2 | 2.5 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 1.0 | 2.1 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Glycemic load | 6 | 11 |
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 45. This is the mean that the authors give in the 2021 international GI tables.
Foods in the tables:
- Chocolate, milk, plain, mean of four studies
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