Food additives
High GI
GL 9 per 100 g
- Low calorie density
- Extremely high sodium content
Food additives has a glycemic index of 90 (High).
Reviewed Aug 7, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted, human-reviewed) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 5 per 100 g They provide intense flavor and antioxidant benefits without adding sodium, sugar, or processed chemicals.
Spices and herbs - GL 1 per 100 g It adds brightness and acidity to dishes naturally, avoiding the need for high-sodium flavor enhancers.
Fresh lemon juice - GL 5 per 100 g It provides a savory, umami flavor profile while being rich in B vitamins and fiber, unlike processed additives.
Nutritional yeast
Forms of Food additives
- Thickener (glycerin, emulsifier, quinoa flour, enzymes, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)GI 65 · GL 26 per 100 g thickener blend
- FlavoringsGI 80 · GL 40 per 100 g flavoring agents
- GI 70 · GL 42 per 100 g dough conditioner
Dough conditioner - no GI calcium disodium edta
Calcium disodium edta - no GI calcium propionate
Calcium propionate - no GI color additives
Color additives - no GI coloring agents
Coloring agents
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Food additives is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 50 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 10 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 10 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 5000 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low calorie density
- High water content
- Extremely high sodium content
- High glycemic index and added sugars
- Lack of essential nutrients and fiber
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Food additives?
Food additives has a glycemic index of 90 (High) and a glycemic load of 9 per 100 g.
Is Food additives good for people with insulin resistance?
Food additives has a high glycemic index (90) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Spices and herbs.
Which form of Food additives has the lowest glycemic load?
Food additives has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Food additives in this database (9 per 100 g).
Check Food additives in the Logi app, with your portion.
