Kelp powder
Low GI
GL 0.1 per typical teaspoon (5 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Rich in minerals (iodine, calcium)
- Moderate sodium content
Kelp powder has a glycemic index of 5, the same as plain 海带 (kelp) (5). One typical teaspoon (5 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.1.
Updated Mar 28, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of 海带 (kelp)
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 43 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 9.6 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.6 g |
| Natural | 0.6 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g |
| Soluble | 0.4 g |
| Insoluble | 0.9 g |
| Protein | 1.7 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 233 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Rich in minerals (iodine, calcium)
- Low calorie and low glycemic load
- Contains dietary fiber
- Moderate sodium content
- Potential for excess iodine intake
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Kelp powder?
Kelp powder has a glycemic index of 5 (Low). One typical teaspoon (5 g) has a glycemic load of 0.1; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Kelp powder good for people with insulin resistance?
Kelp powder has a low glycemic index (5), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of 海带 (kelp) has the lowest glycemic load?
Kelp powder has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of 海带 (kelp) in this database (1 per 100 g).
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