Nutella glycemic index
Nutella has a glycemic index of 33, which is low. A 20 g serving (1 tablespoon) has a glycemic load of 4 (low).
Also known as: chocolate hazelnut spread
- Serving20 g
- Available carbs11 g
- Fiber1.1 g
- Sugars11 g
- Protein1.1 g
- Calories108 kcal
Serving: 1 tablespoon.
What to know
Nutella averaged a low GI of 33 because it is mostly sugar and fat, and fat slows absorption. More than half of it is sugar, so a thin layer is the way to go.
Glycemic load by portion size
GI stays the same whatever you eat, but glycemic load scales with the amount: eating twice as much doubles the effect on blood sugar.
| Amount | Available carbs | Glycemic load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 29 g | 9 | Low |
| 100 g | 57 g | 19 | Medium |
| 20 g · 1 tablespoon | 11 g | 4 | Low |
| 40 g · double serving | 23 g | 8 | Low |
What the studies found
The value of 33 is the mean calculated by the authors of the International Tables of Glycemic Index (2021) across 4 studies. Results are fairly consistent (25 to 33).
Each dot is one study. Green dots followed the ISO 26642 standard method.
- 25 · Australia 2007
- 30 · Australia 2003
- 33 · Australia 1997
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Frequently asked questions
Is nutella low glycemic?
Yes. With a GI of 33, nutella is in the low range (55 or less).
What is the glycemic load of nutella?
A 20 g serving (1 tablespoon) has a glycemic load of 4, which is low. Glycemic load combines GI with the amount of carbohydrate in the portion: 10 or less is low, 11 to 19 medium and 20 or more high.
Can people with diabetes eat nutella?
With a GI of 33 and a low glycemic load per serving, nutella usually fits a diabetes-friendly diet in normal portions. Everyone responds differently, so talk to your doctor or dietitian about your plan.
How many carbs are in nutella?
A 20 g serving has about 12 g of total carbohydrate, including 1.1 g of fiber, leaving 11.4 g of available carbohydrate (the part that raises blood sugar). Per 100 g: 62.4 g of carbohydrate.
Nutrition facts
| per 100 g | Serving (20 g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 539 kcal | 108 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 62 g | 12 g |
| Available carbs | 57 g | 11 g |
| Fiber | 5.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Sugars | 54 g | 11 g |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 30 g | 5.9 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread (SR Legacy, FDC 168000). Available carbohydrate = total carbohydrate minus fiber.
Sources: Atkinson FS, Brand-Miller JC, Foster-Powell K, Buyken AE, Goletzke J. International tables of glycemic index and glycemic load values 2021: a systematic review. Am J Clin Nutr. 2021;114(5):1625–1632. USDA FoodData Central. How we calculate each value: Methodology & sources.
Data last reviewed 2026-09-29.