American sauce
Medium GI
GL 1.5 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 10 per 100 g
- Low saturated fat content
- High sugar content
American sauce has a glycemic index of 55, higher than plain Savory Sauce (45). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.5.
Updated Jan 5, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Savory Sauce
- GI 45 · GL 5 per 100 g
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Caper and chive sauce - GI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g chive
Chive sauce - GI 10 · GL 1 per 100 g herb
Herb Sauce - GI 10 · GL 1 per 100 g brand: bitchin_sauce
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 14 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 12 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.2 g |
| Insoluble | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Saturated | 4 g |
| Unsaturated | 24 g |
| Sodium | 1100 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low saturated fat content
- Low fiber content
- High sugar content
- High sodium content
- Medium glycemic load
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of American sauce?
American sauce has a glycemic index of 55 (Moderate). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 1.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 10.
Is American sauce good for people with insulin resistance?
American sauce has a medium glycemic index (55). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Chili yogurt sauce.
Which form of Savory Sauce has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Savory Sauce in this database, Caper and chive sauce has the lowest glycemic load (0.4 per 100 g).
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