Korean sauce (typical, e.g., bulgogi or BBQ sauce)
Medium GI
GL 19 per 100 g
- Contains moderate protein
- High added sugar content
Korean sauce (typical, e.g., bulgogi or BBQ sauce) has a glycemic index of 55, higher than plain Savory Sauce (45).
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 5 per 100 g This swap significantly lowers the glycemic load from 19 to 5 while providing a similar savory flavor profile suitable for Asian-style dishes.
Coconut aminos (garlic & ginger flavored) - GL 5 per 100 g With a much lower GL of 5 compared to 19, this is an excellent, blood-sugar-friendly alternative for marinades and sauces.
Coconut aminos - GL 15 per 100 g This offers a lower GI (33 vs 55) and a reduced GL (15 vs 19), making it a better choice for those seeking the traditional Korean flavor profile with less glycemic impact.
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Forms of Savory Sauce
- GI 45 · GL 5 per 100 g
Savory Sauce - GI 10 · GL 0.4 per 100 g caperchive
Caper and chive sauce - GI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g chive
Chive sauce - GI 10 · GL 1 per 100 g herb
Herb Sauce - GI 10 · GL 1 per 100 g brand: bitchin_sauce
Original Bitchin' Sauce - GI 10 · GL 1 per 100 g parsleyonion
Parsley-onion sauce - Spicy dipping sauceGI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g jaew
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Korean sauce (typical, e.g., bulgogi or BBQ sauce) is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 35 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 25 g |
| Natural | 5 g |
| Added | 20 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Soluble | 0.3 g |
| Insoluble | 0.7 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated | 0.3 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.7 g |
| Sodium | 2500 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains moderate protein
- Low saturated fat content
- High added sugar content
- High sodium density
- High glycemic load
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Korean sauce (typical, e.g., bulgogi or BBQ sauce)?
Korean sauce (typical, e.g., bulgogi or BBQ sauce) has a glycemic index of 55 (Moderate) and a glycemic load of 19 per 100 g.
Is Korean sauce (typical, e.g., bulgogi or BBQ sauce) good for people with insulin resistance?
Korean sauce (typical, e.g., bulgogi or BBQ sauce) has a medium glycemic index (55). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Coconut aminos (garlic & ginger flavored).
Which form of Savory Sauce has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Savory Sauce in this database, Caper and chive sauce has the lowest glycemic load (0.4 per 100 g).
Check Korean sauce (typical, e.g., bulgogi or BBQ sauce) in the Logi app, with your portion.
