Tamari sauce
Low GI
GL 0.2 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 1.1 per 100 g
- Low sugar content
- Extremely high sodium
Tamari sauce has a glycemic index of 20 (Low). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.2.
Updated Oct 12, 2025 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #174278 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 60 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 5.57 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.7 g |
| Natural | 1.7 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Soluble | 0.2 g |
| Insoluble | 0.6 g |
| Protein | 10.51 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 5600 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low sugar content
- High protein for a sauce
- Virtually no saturated fat
- Extremely high sodium
- Moderately processed
- Minimal fiber
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Tamari sauce?
Tamari sauce has a glycemic index of 20 (Low). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 0.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.1.
Is Tamari sauce good for people with insulin resistance?
Tamari sauce has a low glycemic index (20), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Tamari sauce has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Tamari sauce in this database, Gluten-free reduced-sodium soy sauce alternative has the lowest glycemic load (0.1 per 100 g).
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