Japanese barbecue sauce
Medium GI
GL 3.5 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 23 per 100 g
- Low in fat
- Very high in sugar
Japanese barbecue sauce has a glycemic index of 60, lower than plain Classic Barbecue Sauce (70). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 3.5.
Updated Nov 30, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 4 per 100 g It contains much less sugar and sodium, lowering the glycemic impact and making it better for insulin resistance.
Homemade sauce with less added sugar and low-sodium soy sauce - GL 5 per 100 g It is naturally lower in sodium and sugar, providing a gentler effect on blood sugar.
Coconut aminos - GL 5 per 100 g It has more protein, beneficial probiotics, and less sugar, supporting better glycemic control.
Miso ginger sauce (minimal sweetener)
Forms of Classic Barbecue Sauce
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 32 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 30 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 4000 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low in fat
- Contains some protein
- Very high in sugar
- High glycemic load
- Extremely high sodium
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Japanese barbecue sauce?
Japanese barbecue sauce has a glycemic index of 60 (Moderate). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 3.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 23.
Is Japanese barbecue sauce good for people with insulin resistance?
Japanese barbecue sauce has a medium glycemic index (60). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Homemade sauce with less added sugar and low-sodium soy sauce.
Which form of Classic Barbecue Sauce has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Classic Barbecue Sauce in this database, Barbecue sauce with stevia/erythritol (no refined sugar) has the lowest glycemic load (2 per 100 g).
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