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.

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

Allowed

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

Allowed

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

Allowed

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

Allowed

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

Allowed

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

Allowed

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

Allowed

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

Allowed

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

Allowed

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

Allowed

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

Allowed

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

Allowed

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

Allowed

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

Allowed

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

Allowed

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

Allowed

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

Allowed

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

Allowed

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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