Herbs & Spices Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Roasted Garl...
Food 1
Food 1
• CHAR-CRUST INC.
Roasted Garlic Peppercorn, Roasted Garlic
|
4.0 | 333 | 66.7 | 33.3 | — | — | — |
|
Sweet & Smok...
Food 2
Food 2
• MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC.
Sweet & Smoky Rub
|
6.0 | 333 | 66.7 | 44.4 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Maple Bbq Ru...
Food 1
Food 1
• MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC.
Maple Bbq Rub, Maple Bbq
|
8.0 | 300 | 80.0 | 60.0 | — | — | — |
|
Maple Bbq R...
Food 2
Food 2
• MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC.
Maple Bbq Rub, Maple; Bbq
|
8.0 | 300 | 80.0 | 60.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Chun...
Food 1
Food 1
• EYEBOBS, LLC
Organic Chunky Garlic Paste, Chunky
|
2.0 | 300 | 40.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | — | — |
|
Hibiscus Flower
Food 2
Food 2
• LISY CORPORATION
Hibiscus Flower
|
4.0 | 16 | 0.9 | 0.5 | — | — | 2.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Premium Hull...
Food 1
Food 1
• BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC.
Premium Hulled White Sesame Seeds
|
3.6 | 621 | 24.1 | — | 17.2 | 44.8 | 24.1 |
|
Hulled White...
Food 2
Food 2
• GOLDEN PACKAGING COMPANY
Hulled White Seasame Seeds, Hulled White
|
0.0 | 632 | 10.7 | — | 10.7 | 60.7 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
U.S. Trading...
Food 1
Food 1
• U. S. TRADING COMPANY
U.S. Trading Company, Whole White Pepper
|
1.8 | 200 | 50.0 | — | — | 75.0 | — |
|
Sesame Seed
Food 2
Food 2
• FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC.
Sesame Seed
|
1.7 | 633 | 13.3 | — | 10.0 | 60.0 | 20.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Garlic Powder
Food 1
Food 1
• STONEMILL
Garlic Powder
|
3.7 | 323 | 64.5 | — | — | — | 32.3 |
|
La Nuestra, ...
Food 2
Food 2
• MONTALVAN'S SALES
La Nuestra, Relajo Mixed Cooking Spices
|
9.0 | 504 | 32.0 | 4.0 | 12.0 | 32.0 | 24.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Carrot Turme...
Food 1
Food 1
• THINK BETTER FOODS LLC
Carrot Turmeric Crumbles, Carrot Turmeric
|
29.6 | 333 | 66.7 | 3.3 | 16.7 | — | 6.7 |
|
Organic Garl...
Food 2
Food 2
• NASH FINCH COMPANY
Organic Garlic Granules
|
3.8 | 325 | 75.0 | — | 25.0 | — | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sweet N'sour...
Food 1
Food 1
• L.Y.C. PRODUCTS
Sweet N'sour Chili Powder
|
16.0 | 344 | 88.9 | 55.6 | — | — | — |
|
Sweet & Savo...
Food 2
Food 2
• WATKINS INCORPORATED
Sweet & Savory Rub, Sweet & Savory
|
2.0 | 385 | 76.9 | 76.9 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hot Honey Be...
Food 1
Food 1
• PS SEASONING & SPICES INC.
Hot Honey Bee Sting Chipotle Rub, Hot Honey Bee Sting
|
2.0 | 500 | 100.0 | 100.0 | — | — | — |
|
Dittle Datil...
Food 2
Food 2
• KONDRICK, INC.
Dittle Datil Meats Seafood Veggies, Dittle Datil
|
2.0 | 200 | 40.0 | 40.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tomato Basil...
Food 1
Food 1
• MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC.
Tomato Basil Salmon Recipe & Seasoning Mix, Tomato Basil Salmon
|
9.7 | 357 | 71.4 | 14.3 | — | — | 14.3 |
|
Natural Sesa...
Food 2
Food 2
• JOHNNY V'S KITCHEN, INC.
Natural Sesame Seeds
|
3.6 | 583 | 25.0 | — | 8.3 | 50.0 | 16.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Zafrani Bomb...
Food 1
Food 1
• LAZIZA INTERNATIONAL
Zafrani Bombay Biryani Masala
|
3.8 | 375 | 50.0 | — | 25.0 | 18.8 | 12.5 |
|
Paprika
Food 2
Food 2
• STONEMILL
Paprika
|
0.0 | 217 | 43.5 | — | 43.5 | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cinnamon & S...
Food 1
Food 1
• ROUSE'S ENTERPRISES, INC.
Cinnamon & Sugar
|
2.0 | 385 | 76.9 | 76.9 | — | — | — |
|
Cinnamon & S...
Food 2
Food 2
• BIG Y FOODS, INC.
Cinnamon & Sugar Spices, Cinnamon & Sugar
|
2.0 | 385 | 76.9 | 92.3 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Spice Mix Fo...
Food 1
Food 1
• NATIONAL FOODS LTD.
Spice Mix For Aaloo Palak
|
2.9 | 286 | 42.9 | — | 21.4 | 14.3 | 14.3 |
|
White Pepper...
Food 2
Food 2
• PRIDE OF INDIA
White Pepper Ground Organic Spices, White Pepper Ground
|
1.9 | 208 | 83.3 | — | 41.7 | — | 20.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sweet Rub 'A...
Food 1
Food 1
• MR. P'S MEAT MARKET & DELI
Sweet Rub 'A' Butt
|
0.0 | 500 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | — | — |
|
Tahini Groun...
Food 2
Food 2
• WESTERN FAMILY FOODS, INC.
Tahini Ground Sesame Seeds
|
5.3 | 607 | 21.4 | — | 10.7 | 57.1 | 17.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sweet & Smok...
Food 1
Food 1
• MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC.
Sweet & Smoky Rub With Cinnamon & Chipotle, Sweet & Smoky With Cinnamon & Chipotle
|
6.0 | 333 | 66.7 | 44.4 | — | — | — |
|
T West Inc.,...
Food 2
Food 2
T West Inc., Red Pepper
|
3.8 | 345 | 55.0 | — | 45.0 | 10.0 | 15.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dried Ancho ...
Food 1
Food 1
• WESTERN MIXERS PRODUCE AND NUTS INC.
Dried Ancho Chiles
|
9.9 | 294 | 52.9 | — | 23.5 | 8.8 | — |
|
Ginger Teriy...
Food 2
Food 2
• CHAR-CRUST INC.
Ginger Teriyaki Dry Rub Seasoning For All Meat And Fish, Ginger Teriyaki
|
4.0 | 267 | 66.7 | 66.7 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Whole Foods ...
Food 1
Food 1
• ALLEGRO COFFEE COMPANY
Whole Foods Market, Asian Cooking Organic Salt Free Seasoning
|
1.9 | 375 | 50.0 | — | 25.0 | 12.5 | 25.0 |
|
Amazin' Caju...
Food 2
Food 2
• CHAR-CRUST INC.
Amazin' Cajun Dry Rub Seasoning For All Meat And Fish, Amazin' Cajun
|
4.0 | 300 | 66.7 | 33.3 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cowboy Bbq S...
Food 1
Food 1
• WATKINS INCORPORATED
Cowboy Bbq Seasoning And Rub, Cowboy Bbq
|
2.0 | 357 | 71.4 | 71.4 | — | — | — |
|
Cinnamon Sticks
Food 2
Food 2
• ERNEST F. BAILEY INC.
Cinnamon Sticks
|
0.8 | 246 | 84.6 | — | 53.8 | — | 7.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Poppy Seed
Food 1
Food 1
• SUGAR 'N SPICE, INC.
Poppy Seed
|
5.4 | 500 | 30.0 | — | — | 40.0 | 20.0 |
|
Aromatic Spi...
Food 2
Food 2
• OMEGA EXPORTS INC.
Aromatic Spices, Savory Garlic & Bright Ginger Indonesian Rendang Curry Starter, Aromatic Spices, Savory Garlic & Bright Ginger
|
9.5 | 409 | 54.6 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 22.7 | 9.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sweet Garlic...
Food 1
Food 1
• WHEELER SUGARWORKS, INC.
Sweet Garlic Mustard
|
5.8 | 278 | 33.3 | 33.3 | — | 11.1 | 11.1 |
|
Classic Ulti...
Food 2
Food 2
• REED FOOD TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Classic Ultimate Dry Rub, Classic
|
2.0 | 250 | 50.0 | 50.0 | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Herbs & Spices food comparisons help you understand the nutritional differences between similar foods in this category. We have 20 comparisons available to help you make better choices for blood sugar management.
Each comparison shows two foods side-by-side with their Blood Sugar Impact (BSI), carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, fat, and protein content. Look for foods with lower BSI scores and higher fiber content for better blood sugar control.
BSI is our proprietary score that predicts how much a food will raise your blood sugar. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate minimal impact, while higher scores suggest the food may cause larger blood sugar spikes. This helps diabetics choose foods that support stable glucose levels.
Focus on foods with higher fiber and protein content, as these nutrients help slow glucose absorption. Compare carbohydrate and sugar content between similar foods to identify better options. The color-coding helps you quickly identify foods with higher or lower nutrient levels.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to compare any two foods in our database. This is especially helpful when you want to compare foods from different categories or find alternatives to foods that spike your blood sugar.
Food comparisons are most helpful when you're trying to choose between similar foods or looking for alternatives to foods that affect your blood sugar. Use them when grocery shopping, meal planning, or when you want to understand why certain foods work better for your diabetes management.