Sauce thickener
High GI
GL 58.8 per 100 g
- Low fat content
- High proportion of rapidly digestible starch
Sauce thickener has a glycemic index of 70 (High).
Updated Oct 10, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 0.1 per 100 g Chia seeds offer a negligible glycemic load (1 vs 58.8) and act as a natural, blood-sugar-friendly thickener.
Chia seeds - no GI Xanthan gum is a zero-glycemic-load alternative that effectively thickens sauces without impacting blood glucose levels.
Xanthan gum - no GI Guar gum is a highly effective, zero-glycemic-load thickener that prevents the blood sugar spikes associated with traditional grain-based thickeners.
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 84 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1 g |
| Natural | 0.5 g |
| Added | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.3 g |
| Insoluble | 1.2 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.4 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low fat content
- Small amount of fiber
- Provides sauce texture with a modest serving size
- High proportion of rapidly digestible starch
- Potentially high sodium content
- Limited protein and micronutrient value
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Sauce thickener?
Sauce thickener has a glycemic index of 70 (High) and a glycemic load of 58.8 per 100 g.
Is Sauce thickener good for people with insulin resistance?
Sauce thickener has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Chia seeds.
How does Sauce thickener affect blood sugar?
Sauce thickener has a glycemic load of 58.8 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
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