Leavening agents, baking soda & Diabetes
Glycemic data not available for this food. Glycemic load of 0 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 0/100g · GI 64.6 · TIER 3 ⚠️ GI: Subcategory Estimate
GI estimated from food subcategory average — not directly tested on this food. [1] [3]
Glycemic Response at a Glance
Nutrition at a Glance
What Makes This Version Different
At 0 per 100g, this is the lowest-calories version in the Leavening agents group — well below the family average, with the family spanning 0 to 325 per 100g. This version carries the most sodium in the Leavening agents group: 27360 mg per 100g, about 8.8 times the family average (spread 30 to 27360 mg per 100g).
Verdicts split across the family: the gentlest option is Baker's (GL 6.5) and the heaviest is Low-sodium (GL 28.9); this one is no verdict. The rest of the family: Cream of tartar, Baker's, Baker's.
What to Watch For
⚠️ High Sodium
Leavening agents, baking soda provides 27360mg of sodium per serving — significant relative to the ADA's daily recommendation of <2,300mg. High sodium intake can raise blood pressure, compounding cardiovascular risk in diabetes. If you eat this food, balance it with lower-sodium choices throughout the rest of the day.
ADA recommends <2,300mg sodium per day for most adults with diabetes. Diabetes Care, 47(Suppl 1), 2024.
Worth Comparing
🍚 Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed
GL 6.5/100g — Low GL
Fiber 8.1g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed & diabetes →🍚 Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry
GL 9.3/100g — Low GL
Fiber 26.9g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry & diabetes →🍚 Bread, stuffing, dry mix, prepared
GL 11.7/100g — Moderate
Lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Bread, stuffing, dry mix, prepared & diabetes →🍚 Bread, stuffing, cornbread, dry mix, prepared
GL 12.3/100g — Moderate
Fiber 2.9g/100g. Lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Bread, stuffing, cornbread, dry mix, prepared & diabetes →Practical Guidance
💡 Cool & Reheat
Cooked-and-cooled starches form resistant starch, which resists digestion and reduces the glycemic response. Refrigerate and reheat before eating — the effect persists.
💡 Balance Sodium
Pair with low-sodium foods throughout the rest of your day. Fresh herbs and spices can replace salt as flavoring.
💡 Check Your Own Response
Individual blood sugar responses vary. Use a glucose meter to understand how this food affects you personally.
💡 Glycemic Load Over Glycemic Index
GL accounts for both the speed AND amount of carbohydrate, making it more practical for real-world eating than GI alone.
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Quick Answers
How does Leavening agents baking soda rate for blood sugar control?
Let's be straightforward: Leavening agents baking soda at GL 0 isn't doing your glucose any favors. But food is more than numbers. If this matters to you culturally or emotionally, the strategy is small amounts + fiber/protein pairing — not total elimination.
Where does Leavening agents baking soda sit on the glycemic load scale?
Leavening agents baking soda has a glycemic load of 0 per 100g. A standard serving (1 slice, 100g) delivers a GL of 0. GI data from Sydney University GI Database (Atkinson et al., 2021).
How does Leavening agents baking soda affect blood sugar?
Blood sugar impact of Leavening agents baking soda: Low. The key factors are its GI (64.6) and available carb content (0g/100g), which together produce a GL of 0.
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 64.6 for Leavening agents baking soda is estimated (Tier 3), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the Baked Products category from the International GI Tables (Atkinson et al., 2021). Actual GI may vary by variety, ripeness, cooking method, and individual response. We display estimated values with full transparency so you can make informed decisions.
Is the sodium level a concern?
Leavening agents baking soda contains 27360mg of sodium per serving — well above the ADA's recommendation of <2,300mg daily. High sodium intake can raise blood pressure, compounding cardiovascular risk — the leading cause of death in people with diabetes. If you eat this food, balance it with lower-sodium choices during the rest of the day. Fresh herbs, spices, and citrus can replace salt as flavoring.
Why is there no glycemic data for this food?
Glycemic index (GI) data is not available for Leavening agents baking soda because it has not been tested using ISO-standard methodology. This is common for mixed dishes, restaurant foods, and specialty items where the GI varies too much by preparation to assign a single number. Instead, use the total carbohydrates (0g/100g) and fiber (0g/100g) to estimate blood sugar impact. Higher fiber and lower total carbs generally mean a more manageable glucose response.
Data Sources
Data Tier: TIER 3 — estimated from category average
Glycemic Index (GI): 64.6 — subcategory_avg:Baked Products. Source: International GI Tables (Atkinson, Brand-Miller et al., Diabetes Care, 2021). University of Sydney GI Research Service.
GL (per serving, 100g) = 0 × 100 ÷ 100 = 0.0
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 175040. Data are in the public domain (CC0 1.0).
GL Classification: ≤10 = Low (Low GL), 11–19 = Moderate (Eat in Moderation), ≥20 = High (Limit). Based on University of Sydney Glycemic Index Foundation classification.
⚠️ GI value is estimated, not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. Actual GI may vary by variety, cooking method, and individual glycemic response.
Cite this page: GlycemicWise. “Leavening agents, baking soda — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/leavening-agents-baking-soda/
Dietary reference — not medical advice. This page provides evidence-based dietary reference information for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual blood sugar responses vary significantly. Always check your blood glucose to understand your personal response to foods, and talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Data sources are cited above and publicly available from the USDA and the University of Sydney Glycemic Index Research Service.