Sweet chili sauce
Medium GI
GL 103.7 per cup (288 g) · GL 36 per 100 g
- Low fat content
- Extremely high added sugar content
Sweet chili sauce has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One cup (288 g) adds a glycemic load of 103.7.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted, human-reviewed) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 18 g | 6.5 |
| 1 serving | 18 g | 6.5 |
| 1 cup | 288 g | 103.7 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 55 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 48 g |
| Natural | 3 g |
| Added | 45 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.2 g |
| Insoluble | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 1200 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low fat content
- Very low calorie density compared to fats
- Extremely high added sugar content
- High glycemic load impacting blood glucose
- High sodium levels
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Sweet chili sauce?
Sweet chili sauce has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One cup (288 g) has a glycemic load of 103.7; per 100 g the glycemic load is 36.
Is Sweet chili sauce good for people with insulin resistance?
Sweet chili sauce has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Chili-garlic sauce with vinegar and sweetener.
How does Sweet chili sauce affect blood sugar?
Sweet chili sauce has a glycemic load of 36 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
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