Teriyaki sauce
Medium GI
GL 36 per cup (240 g) · GL 15 per 100 g
- Low in saturated fat
- Very high added sugar content
Teriyaki sauce has a glycemic index of 60 (Moderate). One cup (240 g) adds a glycemic load of 36.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted, human-reviewed) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 5 per 100 g It eliminates added sugars while providing the same savory umami profile using natural spices.
Coconut aminos (garlic & ginger flavored) - GL 5 per 100 g It has a lower glycemic impact and significantly less sodium than traditional teriyaki sauce.
Coconut aminos - GL 1 per 100 g By making it yourself, you control the ingredients and avoid the high sugar spikes associated with commercial versions.
Diy teriyaki sauce with stevia and reduced salt
Forms of Teriyaki sauce
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Teriyaki sauce is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 15 g | 2.3 |
| 1 cup | 240 g | 36 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 130 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 20 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 18 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Soluble | 0.1 g |
| Insoluble | 0.2 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.4 g |
| Sodium | 3500 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low in saturated fat
- Provides a small amount of protein
- Very high added sugar content
- Extremely high sodium levels
- Low fiber and nutrient density
Allergens
Recipes with Teriyaki sauce
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Teriyaki sauce?
Teriyaki sauce has a glycemic index of 60 (Moderate). One cup (240 g) has a glycemic load of 36; per 100 g the glycemic load is 15.
Is Teriyaki sauce good for people with insulin resistance?
Teriyaki sauce has a medium glycemic index (60). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Coconut aminos (garlic & ginger flavored).
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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