Coconut Sugar
Frequently sold as a low-glycemic sugar. It sits somewhat below table sugar, but it is still close to pure sucrose by composition.
FatTonic Facts
Coconut Sugar · per serving 1 tbsp (12g)
Good · supports fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 6 | −13.2 |
| Sugar (g) | 12 | −9.6 |
| Processing | processed | −16.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 0.0 |
| Protein (g) | 0 | 0.0 |
| Glycemic index | no published test found | |
| Carbs (g) | 12 | |
| Fat (g) | 0 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: no matching USDA FoodData Central record (searched 5 Oct 2026); values not yet sourced.
Glycemic index: no published test found. Searched 26 Oct 2026 in Atkinson et al., International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values: 2008: Table A1 holds no test of coconut sugar. The score still uses 54, a value with no recorded source, until a test is found.
Per 100 g: not shown — per serving only (no record weight).
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: processing (processed) set it, −16.0 points. Source: not yet recorded.
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Among the 200 rated foods
Coconut Sugar scores 61, rated Good. It scores higher than 35% of the 200 rated foods.
Rated foods per band: Avoid 0–19: 11; Poor 20–39: 23; Moderate 40–59: 34; Good 60–79: 45; Excellent 80–100: 87.
Frequently asked questions
Does coconut sugar spike insulin?
Glycemic load 6 for 1 tbsp (12g); FatTonic Score 61/100 — it supports fat-burning.
Is coconut sugar good for fat loss?
Good (61/100): coconut sugar supports fat-burning.