Chinese five spice
Low GI
GL 0.6 per typical teaspoon (5 g) · GL 12 per 100 g
- Low glycemic index
- Relatively high calorie content
Chinese five spice has a glycemic index of 20, lower than plain Spice mix (40). One typical teaspoon (5 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.6.
Updated Feb 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Spice mix
- GI 40 · GL 28 per 100 g
Spice mix - GI 10 · GL 5 per 100 g low sodium
Simple spice blend (no added sugar or high salt) - GI 20 · GL 8 per 100 g kebab
Kebab spice mix - GI 20 · GL 8 per 100 g spanish
Spanish seasoning - Tikka spice mixGI 20 · GL 11 per 100 g tikka
- GI 20 · GL 11.6 per 100 g korma
Korma spice mix - GI 40 · GL 16 per 100 g gyros
Gyros spice mix - +2 more
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 25 g |
| Soluble | 7.5 g |
| Insoluble | 17.5 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated | 1 g |
| Unsaturated | 4 g |
| Sodium | 50 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic index
- High fiber content
- Low level of processing
- Relatively high calorie content
- Quite high carbohydrate content
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Chinese five spice?
Chinese five spice has a glycemic index of 20 (Low). One typical teaspoon (5 g) has a glycemic load of 0.6; per 100 g the glycemic load is 12.
Is Chinese five spice good for people with insulin resistance?
Chinese five spice has a low glycemic index (20), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Spice mix has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Spice mix in this database, Simple spice blend (no added sugar or high salt) has the lowest glycemic load (5 per 100 g).
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