Sugar-Free Spices & Seasonings Guide

18 items classified under standard Sugar-Free guidelines.

Sugar-Free classifies foods based on added sugar content. Of the 18 spices & seasonings evaluated, 18 are classified as Allowed, 0 as Limited, and 0 as Not Allowed.

Spices & Seasonings are universally compatible with Sugar-Free. Each item listed here is naturally free of added sugar. The entries below break down the specific nutritional profile so you can choose based on your individual targets — calories, macros, or micronutrients that matter for your goals.

18 Allowed

Quick Reference

Food	Status	Sugar (per 100g)
Basil	Allowed	—
Black Pepper	Allowed	—
Cayenne Pepper	Allowed	—
Chili Powder	Allowed	—
Cinnamon	Allowed	—
Cumin	Allowed	—
Everything Bagel Seasoning	Allowed	—
Garlic Powder	Allowed	—
Ginger	Allowed	—
Nutmeg	Allowed	—
Onion Powder	Allowed	—
Oregano	Allowed	—
Paprika	Allowed	—
Saffron	Allowed	—
Salt	Allowed	—
Taco Seasoning	Allowed	—
Turmeric	Allowed	—
Vanilla Extract	Allowed	—

Classification Breakdown

18 Allowed — These spices & seasonings are naturally free of added sugar.

Sugar names to watch: cane juice, fruit juice concentrate, brown rice syrup, agave, anything ending in "-ose."

Allowed Spices & Seasonings (18)

Basil is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

23kcalCalories

3.2gProtein

0.6gFat

2.7gCarbs

—Sugar

1.6gFiber

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Black Pepper is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

279kcalCalories

0gProtein

0.1gFat

21.2gCarbs

—Sugar

0gFiber

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Cayenne Pepper is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

318kcalCalories

12gProtein

17.3gFat

56.6gCarbs

—Sugar

27.2gFiber

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Chili Powder is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

139kcalCalories

13.3gProtein

8.2gFat

2.4gCarbs

—Sugar

0.5gFiber

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Cinnamon is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

253kcalCalories

7.1gProtein

5.3gFat

44.4gCarbs

—Sugar

3.5gFiber

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Cumin is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

375kcalCalories

17.8gProtein

22.3gFat

44.2gCarbs

—Sugar

10.5gFiber

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Everything Bagel Seasoning is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

264kcalCalories

10.6gProtein

1.3gFat

52.4gCarbs

—Sugar

1.6gFiber

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Garlic Powder is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

331kcalCalories

16.6gProtein

0.7gFat

72.7gCarbs

—Sugar

9gFiber

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Ginger is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

80kcalCalories

1.8gProtein

0.8gFat

17.8gCarbs

—Sugar

2gFiber

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Nutmeg is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

884kcalCalories

0gProtein

100gFat

0gCarbs

—Sugar

0gFiber

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Onion Powder is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

341kcalCalories

10.4gProtein

1gFat

79.1gCarbs

—Sugar

15.2gFiber

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Oregano is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

265kcalCalories

9gProtein

4.3gFat

68.9gCarbs

—Sugar

42.5gFiber

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Paprika is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

282kcalCalories

14.1gProtein

12.9gFat

54gCarbs

—Sugar

34.9gFiber

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Saffron is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

310kcalCalories

11.4gProtein

5.9gFat

65.4gCarbs

—Sugar

3.9gFiber

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Salt is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

0kcalCalories

0gProtein

0gFat

0gCarbs

—Sugar

0gFiber

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Taco Seasoning is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

170kcalCalories

6.7gProtein

9.2gFat

15.1gCarbs

—Sugar

3gFiber

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Turmeric is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

312kcalCalories

9.7gProtein

3.3gFat

67.1gCarbs

—Sugar

22.7gFiber

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Vanilla Extract is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

288kcalCalories

0.1gProtein

0.1gFat

12.6gCarbs

—Sugar

0gFiber

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