Ground Turmeric
Low GI
GL 0.5 per typical teaspoon (5 g) · GL 10 per 100 g
- Very high fiber content
- Moderately high calories per 100g
Ground Turmeric has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One typical teaspoon (5 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.5.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #172231 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 3 g | 0.3 |
| 1 tablespoon | 9 g | 0.9 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 312 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 67.1 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.2 g |
| Natural | 3.2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 22.7 g |
| Soluble | 6.8 g |
| Insoluble | 15.9 g |
| Protein | 9.7 g |
| Fat | 3.3 g |
| Saturated | 1.8 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 38 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very high fiber content
- Low glycemic index and load
- No added sugars
- Moderately high calories per 100g
- Contains some saturated fat
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Ground Turmeric
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Baingan Bharta with Red Lentil Dal 45 min · 12 ingredients · advanced -
Beef Rendang with Cauliflower Rice 55 min · 12 ingredients · advanced -
Chana Masala with Cucumber Raita 30 min · 16 ingredients · advanced -
Golden Sweet Potato Fritters with Almond Flour and Fermented Pickles 27 min · 14 ingredients · medium -
Gomen Wat with Misir Wot 50 min · 10 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Instant Pot Tofu Scramble with Greens 22 min · 12 ingredients · easy -
Jamaican Seafood Curry 270 min · 19 ingredients · medium -
Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Cake with Walnuts and Barberries) 35 min · 11 ingredients · advanced -
Golden Turmeric Lentil Soup with Lemon and Greens 60 min · 14 ingredients · easy -
Low-GI Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb & Kidney Bean Stew) 65 min · 12 ingredients · advanced -
Mercimek Çorbası (Turkish Red Lentil Soup) 40 min · 15 ingredients · medium -
Misir Wot with Wilted Collard Greens 43 min · 11 ingredients · medium
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Ground Turmeric?
Ground Turmeric has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One typical teaspoon (5 g) has a glycemic load of 0.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 10.
Is Ground Turmeric good for people with insulin resistance?
Ground Turmeric has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Ground Turmeric has the lowest glycemic load?
Ground Turmeric has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Ground Turmeric in this database (10 per 100 g).
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