Homemade sauce with less added sugar and low-sodium soy sauce
Low GI
GL 0.6 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 4 per 100 g
- Lower sodium content
- Still contains added sugar
Homemade sauce with less added sugar and low-sodium soy sauce has a glycemic index of 35, lower than plain Teriyaki sauce (60). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.6.
Updated Nov 30, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Homemade sauce with less added sugar and low-sodium soy 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 | 60 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 2 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.2 g |
| Insoluble | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.4 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Lower sodium content
- Reduced added sugar
- Contains some protein
- Still contains added sugar
- Moderate sodium level
- Processed ingredient (soy sauce)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Homemade sauce with less added sugar and low-sodium soy sauce?
Homemade sauce with less added sugar and low-sodium soy sauce has a glycemic index of 35 (Low). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 0.6; per 100 g the glycemic load is 4.
Is Homemade sauce with less added sugar and low-sodium soy sauce good for people with insulin resistance?
Homemade sauce with less added sugar and low-sodium soy sauce has a low glycemic index (35), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Teriyaki sauce has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Teriyaki sauce in this database, Low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos with ginger, garlic, and monk fruit/stevia has the lowest glycemic load (0.4 per 100 g).
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