Suchero is classified as a low GI food of only 35 according to tests done by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology, Philippines. Cane sugar's Glycemic Index is 60. In a comparative study made by the University of the Philippines' Institute of Chemistry, Suchero was found to have about 50% lower effect on Blood Glucose Level (BGL) Response as compared to white sugar.

In a comparative study made by the University of the Philippines on the effects of white sugar and Suchero, Suchero was found to have significantly lower effect on blood sugar levels response. As seen on the chart, Suchero appears to have 50% lower effect on blood sugar level response compared to white sugar.

Other tests also show that, Suchero is also found to have Vitamin C and fiber. Aside from being a low GI food, Suchero was reported to have higher amounts of macronutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, chlorine, magnesium and sulfur, and micronutrients such as zinc, iron, boron, copper and manganese as compared to brown and white sugar.

This indicates that Suchero is an ideal sweetener substitute for the preparation of low GI diets and can be safely used by diabetic patients or patients with high sugar level. When incorporated in low GI diets, Suchero can help in the proper control and management of diabetes, weight management, and prevention of heart disease and obesity.