Herbs & Spices Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Garam Masala
Food 1
Food 1
• NATCO FOODS LTD
Garam Masala
|
5.8 | 300 | 70.0 | — | 40.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
|
Bob's Red Mi...
Food 2
Food 2
• BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC.
Bob's Red Mill, Brown Sesame Seeds
|
3.5 | 562 | 25.0 | — | 12.5 | 56.3 | 18.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chili Kashmi...
Food 1
Food 1
• WOODHOUSE CHOCOLATE, LLC
Chili Kashmiri Mirchi Powder
|
3.8 | 450 | 62.5 | 12.5 | 37.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
|
Roland, Sesa...
Food 2
Food 2
• AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC
Roland, Sesame Seeds, Wasabi, Wasabi
|
1.8 | 600 | 40.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 40.0 | 20.0 |
| 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 |
|
White Sesame...
Food 2
Food 2
• SUNRISE NATURAL FOODS
White Sesame Seed
|
7.1 | 572 | 22.5 | — | 12.5 | 50.0 | 17.5 |
| 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 |
|
Black Pepper...
Food 2
Food 2
• ELGIN HOT SAUSAGE COMPANY, INC.
Black Pepper Oak Smoked Coarse Ground Seasoning, Black Pepper
|
0.0 | 250 | 50.0 | — | 50.0 | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Roasted Blac...
Food 1
Food 1
• WISMETTAC ASIAN FOODS, INC.
Roasted Black Sesame Seed, Roasted Black
|
0.0 | 600 | 20.0 | — | 20.0 | 60.0 | 20.0 |
|
Red Curry Cubes
Food 2
Food 2
• EDWARD & SONS TRADING CO., INC
Red Curry Cubes
|
1.8 | 476 | 19.1 | — | — | 28.6 | 19.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Vanilla Flav...
Food 1
Food 1
• INSIGHT BEVERAGES, INC.
Vanilla Flavored Gourmet Topping, Vanilla
|
6.0 | 333 | 100.0 | 100.0 | — | — | — |
|
Whole Ginger
Food 2
Food 2
• V PATEL & SONS INC
Whole Ginger
|
11.6 | 410 | 70.0 | — | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Shish Kabob ...
Food 1
Food 1
• SOOFER CO. INC.
Shish Kabob Seasoning
|
2.0 | 133 | 33.3 | 33.3 | — | — | — |
|
Fried Red Onion
Food 2
Food 2
• DOUBLE GOLDEN FISH BRAND
Fried Red Onion
|
1.9 | 500 | 50.0 | — | — | 50.0 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cajun Dry Ru...
Food 1
Food 1
• FRONTIER COOPERATIVE HERBS
Cajun Dry Rub, Cajun
|
2.0 | 167 | 66.7 | — | 33.3 | — | — |
|
Jake's Grill...
Food 2
Food 2
• QUISLING MEDIA
Jake's Grillin Wanted Poultry Rub, 4.5 Oz
|
1.9 | 167 | 33.3 | 33.3 | — | — | 33.3 |
| 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 |
|
F 1937 Rib R...
Food 2
Food 2
• CENTRAL FOOD CORPORATION
F 1937 Rib Rub Seasoning
|
1.4 | 289 | 68.0 | — | — | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Clove Whole ...
Food 1
Food 1
• PRIDE OF INDIA
Clove Whole Organic Spices
|
0.0 | 238 | 47.6 | — | 47.6 | 4.0 | — |
|
Tomax, Jenro...
Food 2
Food 2
• TOMAX ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
Tomax, Jenrofen Powder For Steamed Meat Five Spice
|
74.5 | 327 | 70.9 | — | 1.8 | 0.9 | 9.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Levant, 100%...
Food 1
Food 1
• LEVANT MEDITERRANEAN SNACKS LLC
Levant, 100% Stone Ground Sesame
|
5.2 | 700 | 10.0 | — | — | 60.0 | 20.0 |
|
Roasted Blac...
Food 2
Food 2
• WISMETTAC ASIAN FOODS, INC.
Roasted Black Sesame Seed, Roasted Black
|
0.0 | 600 | 20.0 | — | 20.0 | 60.0 | 20.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Amla Powder ...
Food 1
Food 1
• PRIDE OF INDIA
Amla Powder Organic Spices
|
12.0 | 45 | 10.0 | — | 4.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
|
Turmeric Roo...
Food 2
Food 2
• IBITTA ENTERPRISES, INC.
Turmeric Root Powder, Turmeric
|
9.8 | 300 | 70.0 | — | 20.0 | — | 10.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Campfire Dus...
Food 1
Food 1
• VR FOODS, LLC
Campfire Dust Rubs & Seasonings, Campfire Dust
|
4.0 | 125 | 50.0 | 25.0 | — | — | — |
|
Kofta Masala
Food 2
Food 2
• LAZIZA
Kofta Masala
|
3.8 | 438 | 50.0 | — | 25.0 | 18.8 | 12.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cheezy Itali...
Food 1
Food 1
• VR FOODS, LLC
Cheezy Italian Rubs & Seasonings, Cheezy Italian
|
1.9 | 250 | 50.0 | — | 25.0 | — | 25.0 |
|
Cinnamon Sti...
Food 2
Food 2
• PRIDE OF INDIA
Cinnamon Sticks Organic Spices, Cinnamon
|
2.0 | 192 | 76.9 | — | 38.5 | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Whole Trilog...
Food 1
Food 1
• BADIA SPICES INC.
Whole Trilogy Health Seeds
|
1.8 | 389 | 27.8 | — | 22.2 | 44.4 | 22.2 |
|
Spice Mix Fo...
Food 2
Food 2
• NATIONAL FOODS LTD.
Spice Mix For Aaloo Palak
|
2.9 | 286 | 42.9 | — | 21.4 | 14.3 | 14.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sesame Seeds
Food 1
Food 1
• LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC.
Sesame Seeds
|
1.9 | 667 | 44.4 | — | — | 44.4 | — |
|
Sesame Seeds
Food 2
Food 2
• FAIRWAY OPERATING CORP.
Sesame Seeds
|
1.8 | 600 | 16.7 | — | 13.3 | 50.0 | 23.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Seasoning & Rub
Food 1
Food 1
• BLUE SKY BAR-B-QUE, LLC
Seasoning & Rub
|
4.0 | 333 | 66.7 | 33.3 | — | — | — |
|
Fried Garlic
Food 2
Food 2
• HERITRADE CO., LTD.
Fried Garlic
|
1.6 | 500 | 50.0 | 50.0 | — | 65.0 | 50.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Premium Keft...
Food 1
Food 1
• ZB IMPORTING INC.
Premium Kefta Spice Blend
|
7.9 | 250 | 50.0 | 8.3 | 16.7 | — | 8.3 |
|
Whole Mixed ...
Food 2
Food 2
• ROUSE'S ENTERPRISES, INC.
Whole Mixed Gourmet Peppercorns, Whole Mixed
|
0.1 | 167 | 33.3 | — | 33.3 | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Competition ...
Food 1
Food 1
• LEON'S MARKET, INC.
Competition Rib Rub, Competition Rib
|
9.8 | 273 | 54.6 | 27.3 | 9.1 | 4.6 | 9.1 |
|
Sadaf, Prove...
Food 2
Food 2
• SOOFER CO. INC.
Sadaf, Provence Herbs
|
0.0 | 222 | 55.6 | — | 55.6 | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hulled Sesam...
Food 1
Food 1
• UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.
Hulled Sesame Seeds
|
1.7 | 667 | 13.3 | — | 10.0 | 60.0 | 20.0 |
|
Qorma Masala...
Food 2
Food 2
• LAZIZA INTERNATIONAL
Qorma Masala Spice Mix
|
3.8 | 357 | 42.9 | — | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 |
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.