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Spices — GD Food Guide

40 foods in this category, each rated for glycemic impact and blood sugar effect.

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Ajwain (Carom Seeds)
low39.2g/100

Ajwain (Carom Seeds)

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Allspice
low72.1g/100

Allspice

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Amchur (Dried Mango Powder)
low85g/100

Amchur (Dried Mango Powder)

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Anise
low50g/100

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Annatto
low57.3g/100

Annatto

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Asafoetida (Hing)
low67.8g/100

Asafoetida (Hing)

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Baharat
low55.2g/100

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Berbere
low55.2g/100

Berbere

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Black Pepper
low63.9g/100

Black Pepper

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Caraway
low49.9g/100

Caraway

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Cardamom
low68.5g/100

Cardamom

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Cinnamon
Caution
low80.6g/100

Cinnamon

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Cloves
low65.5g/100

Cloves

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Coriander
low55g/100

Coriander

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Cumin
low44.2g/100

Cumin

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Curry powder
low58.2g/100

Curry powder

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Dukkah
low17.7g/100

Dukkah

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Fenugreek
Caution
low58.4g/100

Fenugreek

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Five Spice Powder
low70g/100

Five Spice Powder

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Galangal
low15.3g/100

Galangal

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Garam masala
low57.5g/100

Garam masala

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Ginger
low17.8g/100

Ginger

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Ginger Chews
high91.7g/100

Ginger Chews

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Juniper Berries
Caution
low37.3g/100

Juniper Berries

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Mace
Caution
low50.5g/100

Mace

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Mahleb
low35.2g/100

Mahleb

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Nutmeg
Caution
low49.3g/100

Nutmeg

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Paprika (sweet, mild)
low54g/100

Paprika (sweet, mild)

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Pink Peppercorn
low64.8g/100

Pink Peppercorn

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Pumpkin Spice Blend (Salt/Sugar-Free)
low75.3g/100

Pumpkin Spice Blend (Salt/Sugar-Free)

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Ras el hanout
low55.2g/100

Ras el hanout

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Saffron
Caution
low65.4g/100

Saffron

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Smoked Paprika (mild)
low54g/100

Smoked Paprika (mild)

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Star Anise
low50g/100

Star Anise

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Sumac
low71.3g/100

Sumac

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Tamarind Powder
medium73.6g/100

Tamarind Powder

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Turmeric
low67.1g/100

Turmeric

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Vanilla
low12.7g/100

Vanilla

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White Pepper
low68.6g/100

White Pepper

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Za'atar blend
low50.1g/100

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SugarCurve has rated 40 spices foods for gestational diabetes. This includes: Ajwain (Carom Seeds), Allspice, Amchur (Dried Mango Powder), Anise, Annatto, Asafoetida (Hing), Baharat, Berbere, Black Pepper, Caraway, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coriander, Cumin, Curry powder, Dukkah, Fenugreek, Five Spice Powder, Galangal, Garam masala, Ginger, Ginger Chews, Juniper Berries, Mace, Mahleb, Nutmeg, Paprika (sweet, mild), Pink Peppercorn, Pumpkin Spice Blend (Salt/Sugar-Free), Ras el hanout, Saffron, Smoked Paprika (mild), Star Anise, Sumac, Tamarind Powder, Turmeric, Vanilla, White Pepper, Za'atar blend. Each food is evaluated for glycemic index, blood sugar impact, and safe serving size during pregnancy.