Agar-agar
Low GI
GL 0.1 per typical teaspoon (5 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Extremely high fiber content
- Very low protein content
Agar-agar has a glycemic index of 13 (Low). One typical teaspoon (5 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.1.
Updated Oct 13, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Agar-agar
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 26 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 7.7 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 7.7 g |
| Soluble | 0.7 g |
| Insoluble | 7 g |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 30 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Extremely high fiber content
- Very low glycemic index and load
- No added sugars or fats
- Very low protein content
- Minimal micronutrient content
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Agar-agar?
Agar-agar has a glycemic index of 13 (Low). One typical teaspoon (5 g) has a glycemic load of 0.1; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Agar-agar good for people with insulin resistance?
Agar-agar has a low glycemic index (13), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Agar-agar has the lowest glycemic load?
Agar-agar has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Agar-agar in this database (1 per 100 g).
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