Sweet and sour sauce
High GI
GL 31 per 100 g
- Very low fat content
- Extremely high added sugar content
Sweet and sour sauce has a glycemic index of 70 (High).
Updated Jul 3, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 44 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 35 g |
| Natural | 3 g |
| Added | 32 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Soluble | 0.1 g |
| Insoluble | 0.2 g |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 700 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low fat content
- Low saturated fat content
- Extremely high added sugar content
- High glycemic load (31) causing insulin spikes
- Negligible fiber and protein content
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Sweet and sour sauce?
Sweet and sour sauce has a glycemic index of 70 (High) and a glycemic load of 31 per 100 g.
Is Sweet and sour sauce good for people with insulin resistance?
Sweet and sour sauce has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Balsamic reduction (no sugar, only vinegar and spices).
How does Sweet and sour sauce affect blood sugar?
Sweet and sour sauce has a glycemic load of 31 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
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