Homemade harissa (low salt, fresh ingredients)
Low GI
GL 0.3 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 2 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load
- Moderate sodium content
Homemade harissa (low salt, fresh ingredients) has a glycemic index of 20, the same as plain Harissa Sauce (20). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.3.
Updated Dec 17, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Homemade harissa (low salt, fresh ingredients) is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3 g |
| Natural | 3 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Soluble | 0.6 g |
| Insoluble | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated | 1 g |
| Unsaturated | 7 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic load
- Contains healthy fats (olive oil)
- Rich in antioxidants from spices
- Moderate sodium content
- Contains some added oil
- Low protein content
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Homemade harissa (low salt, fresh ingredients)?
Homemade harissa (low salt, fresh ingredients) has a glycemic index of 20 (Low). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 0.3; per 100 g the glycemic load is 2.
Is Homemade harissa (low salt, fresh ingredients) good for people with insulin resistance?
Homemade harissa (low salt, fresh ingredients) 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 Harissa Sauce has the lowest glycemic load?
Homemade harissa (low salt, fresh ingredients) has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Harissa Sauce in this database (2 per 100 g).
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