1 teaspoon (small) of Acacia gum (5 g) has 9 calories. That works out to 170 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.5 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 4.3 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Acacia gum Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

170

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

89g

· 32% DV

Protein

0.5g

· 1% DV

Fat

0.1g

· 0% DV

Fiber

86g

· 307% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 99% · Protein 1% · Fat 0%

Acacia gum Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

0.02mg · 2% DV

0.03mg · 2% DV

0.2mg · 1% DV

Minerals

Calcium

120mg · 12% DV

Iron

2mg · 11% DV

Potassium ⭐

310mg · 9% DV

Magnesium

35mg · 8% DV

How Nutritious Is Acacia gum?

Nutrient density

High

62/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

54/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Acacia gum Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

0.5

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Acacia gum

To burn the 170 calories in 100 g:

🚶

42min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

17min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

23min

Cycling

🏊

20min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Acacia gum Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Acacia gum Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Acacia gum Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Acacia gum Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.02g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.01g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.02g

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Frequently Asked Questions About Acacia gum

How many calories are in acacia gum?

Acacia gum contains 170 calories per 100 g. Per 100 g, it also provides 86 g of fiber, 89 g of carbohydrates, 0.5 g of protein, and 0.1 g of fat.

Is acacia gum suitable for a keto diet?

Yes. Acacia gum is listed as compatible with keto diets, has a glycemic index of 5, and provides 86 g of fiber per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026