Char Siu Sauce
Medium GI
GL 5 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 33 per 100 g
- Low fat content
- Very high sugar content
Char Siu Sauce has a glycemic index of 65, higher than plain Savory Sauce (45). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 5.
Updated Mar 4, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 2 per 100 g Using non-nutritive sweeteners greatly reduces sugar content and glycemic impact, supporting blood sugar management.
Diy char siu sauce (with stevia/erythritol) - GL 5 per 100 g This option is low in sugar and sodium compared to char siu sauce, making it friendlier for those with insulin resistance.
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Forms of Savory Sauce
- GI 45 · GL 5 per 100 g
Savory Sauce - GI 10 · GL 0.4 per 100 g caperchive
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
Original Bitchin' Sauce - GI 10 · GL 1 per 100 g parsleyonion
Parsley-onion sauce - Spicy dipping sauceGI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g jaew
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Char Siu Sauce is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 40 g |
| Natural | 5 g |
| Added | 35 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Soluble | 0.3 g |
| Insoluble | 0.7 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated | 0.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.8 g |
| Sodium | 1800 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low fat content
- Some fiber present
- Very high sugar content
- High glycemic load and index
- Excessive sodium
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Char Siu Sauce?
Char Siu Sauce has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 33.
Is Char Siu Sauce good for people with insulin resistance?
Char Siu Sauce has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Diy char siu sauce (with stevia/erythritol).
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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