Hoisin sauce
Medium GI
GL 4.2 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 28 per 100 g
- Low saturated fat
- Very high added sugar
Hoisin sauce has a glycemic index of 55 (Moderate). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 4.2.
Updated Oct 19, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 7 per 100 g It significantly reduces added sugars and glycemic load compared to hoisin sauce.
Plum sauce (no added sugar) - GL 5 per 100 g Allows control of sugar and sodium content, lowering glycemic impact and improving nutrition.
Diy stir-fry sauce with minimal sweetener, reduced sodium soy sauce, and pureed beans or dates - GL 5 per 100 g Offers umami flavor with much lower sugar and glycemic load, making it more suitable for insulin resistance.
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Forms of Hoisin sauce
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 39 g |
| Natural | 4 g |
| Added | 35 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Soluble | 0.3 g |
| Insoluble | 0.7 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated | 0.3 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.7 g |
| Sodium | 2200 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low saturated fat
- Contains some protein
- Very high added sugar
- High glycemic load
- Very high sodium
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Hoisin sauce?
Hoisin sauce has a glycemic index of 55 (Moderate). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 4.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 28.
Is Hoisin sauce good for people with insulin resistance?
Hoisin sauce has a medium glycemic index (55). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Plum sauce (no added sugar).
Which form of Hoisin sauce has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Hoisin sauce in this database, Diy stir-fry sauce with minimal sweetener, reduced sodium soy sauce, and pureed beans or dates has the lowest glycemic load (5 per 100 g).
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