Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Teriyaki Sau...
Food 1
Food 1
• HANNAFORD BROS. CO.
Teriyaki Sauce Marinade & Sauce
|
10.0 | 111 | 27.8 | 27.8 | — | — | — |
|
White Type S...
Food 2
Food 2
• INFORMATION RESOURCES GROUP
White Type Soybean Paste
|
7.8 | 200 | 25.0 | 15.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 10.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Horseradish ...
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Horseradish Sauce, Horseradish
|
3.8 | 333 | 13.3 | 6.7 | — | 30.0 | — |
|
Authentic Gr...
Food 2
Food 2
• SANTIAGO'S DISTRIBUTIONS INC.
Authentic Green Chile Sauce
|
7.9 | 76 | 6.8 | 1.7 | — | 5.1 | 3.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tamari Lite ...
Food 1
Food 1
• SAN-J INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Tamari Lite 50% Less Sodium Gluten Free Soy Sauce, Tamari Lite
|
2.0 | 67 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 6.7 |
|
Garlic & Oil...
Food 2
Food 2
• SPICE RACK RECORDS
Garlic & Oil Sauce, All I Oli
|
0.9 | 692 | 1.7 | 3.3 | — | 76.0 | 0.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Red Curry Paste
Food 1
Food 1
• KANOKWAN FOOD PRODUCTS CO.,LTD.
Red Curry Paste
|
5.9 | 100 | 16.0 | 6.0 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 |
|
Premium Oyst...
Food 2
Food 2
• LEE KUM KEE CO. LTD.
Premium Oyster Sauce, Premium Oyster
|
11.9 | 158 | 31.6 | 21.1 | — | — | 5.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Korma Simmer...
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Korma Simmer Sauce, Korma
|
21.6 | 120 | 9.6 | 5.6 | 0.8 | 9.6 | 1.6 |
|
Teriyaki Bas...
Food 2
Food 2
• KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC.
Teriyaki Baste & Glaze, Teriyaki
|
10.0 | 147 | 29.4 | 29.4 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
S&B, Tasty C...
Food 1
Food 1
• S & B SHOKUHIN COMPANY LTD
S&B, Tasty Cream Stew Sauce Mix
|
18.8 | 550 | 50.0 | 15.0 | — | 35.0 | 5.0 |
|
Gourmet Wasa...
Food 2
Food 2
• INK CONDIMENTS, LLC
Gourmet Wasabi Soy Sauce
|
4.0 | 67 | 13.3 | 6.7 | — | — | 6.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mole Paste, ...
Food 1
Food 1
• CONSERVAS LA COSTENA S.A.
Mole Paste, Mole
|
21.1 | 476 | 71.4 | 23.8 | 6.0 | 17.9 | 6.0 |
|
Soy Less Sod...
Food 2
Food 2
• MANDARIN SOY SAUCE INC
Soy Less Sodium Sauce, Soy
|
5.9 | 113 | 20.0 | — | — | — | 6.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hot Vindaloo...
Food 1
Food 1
• HY-VEE, INC.
Hot Vindaloo Summer Sauce
|
27.6 | 125 | 14.2 | 8.3 | 2.5 | 7.5 | 1.7 |
|
Ancho Chile ...
Food 2
Food 2
• SALSAOLOGY, LLC
Ancho Chile & Tamarind Artisanal Mexican Sauce, Ancho Chile & Tamarind
|
5.9 | 133 | 20.0 | 6.7 | — | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Teriyaki Sau...
Food 1
Food 1
• LEE KUM KEE CO. LTD.
Teriyaki Sauce, Teriyaki
|
17.9 | 148 | 33.3 | 33.3 | — | — | 3.7 |
|
Vodka Simmer...
Food 2
Food 2
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Vodka Simmer Sauce, Vodka
|
17.6 | 115 | 9.7 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 7.1 | 2.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Peanut Organ...
Food 1
Food 1
• WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC.
Peanut Organic Sauce, Peanut
|
5.8 | 200 | 20.0 | 20.0 | — | 10.0 | 6.7 |
|
Kroger, Swee...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE KROGER CO.
Kroger, Sweet Chili Sauce
|
30.0 | 200 | 50.0 | 43.3 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Granny Smith...
Food 1
Food 1
• MOTT'S LLP
Granny Smith No Sugar Added Applesauce, Granny Smith
|
24.0 | 45 | 11.7 | 9.9 | 0.9 | — | — |
|
Mae Ploy, Ye...
Food 2
Food 2
• USA UNDERWEAR LLC
Mae Ploy, Yellow Curry Paste
|
2.0 | 100 | 20.0 | — | 10.0 | — | 10.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Moroccan Tom...
Food 1
Food 1
• CASABLANCA FOODS LLC
Moroccan Tomato Sauce
|
7.9 | 68 | 5.1 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 4.2 | 0.9 |
|
World Foods,...
Food 2
Food 2
• ROSEBUD PERFUME COMPANY, INC.
World Foods, Malaysian Rendang Curry Cooking Sauce
|
21.8 | 106 | 15.3 | 8.2 | 2.4 | 4.7 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hoisin Sauce...
Food 1
Food 1
• WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC.
Hoisin Sauce, Hoisin
|
6.0 | 100 | 20.0 | 13.3 | — | — | — |
|
Coconut Amin...
Food 2
Food 2
• TARGET STORES
Coconut Aminos Soy Sauce Alternative, Coconut
|
16.0 | 194 | 44.4 | 33.3 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Arby's Sauce...
Food 1
Food 1
• T. MARZETTI COMPANY
Arby's Sauce, 16 Fl Oz
|
16.0 | 118 | 23.5 | 11.8 | — | — | — |
|
Sweet Chili ...
Food 2
Food 2
• ALLIED OLD ENGLISH INC.
Sweet Chili Sauce For Spring Rolls
|
46.0 | 257 | 65.7 | 60.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Japanese Bar...
Food 1
Food 1
• UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.
Japanese Barbecue Marinade Teriyaki Sauce, Teriyaki
|
4.0 | 100 | 13.3 | 6.7 | — | — | 6.7 |
|
Garlic Paste...
Food 2
Food 2
• EYEBOBS, LLC
Garlic Paste, Garlic
|
2.0 | 300 | 40.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Horseradish ...
Food 1
Food 1
• A.M. BRASWELL, JR. FOOD CO. INC.
Horseradish Seafood Dipping Sauce, Horseradish Seafood
|
1.9 | 312 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 3.1 | 31.3 | — |
|
Hawaiian Sty...
Food 2
Food 2
• RALEY'S
Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Sauce, Hawaiian Style Teriyaki
|
100.0 | 192 | 42.4 | 31.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Soy Vay, Mar...
Food 1
Food 1
• SOY VAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
Soy Vay, Marinade & Sauce, Hoisin Garlic, Hoisin Garlic
|
19.6 | 263 | 52.6 | 47.4 | — | 7.9 | 5.3 |
|
Sweet Onion ...
Food 2
Food 2
• H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY
Sweet Onion Horseradish Dip, Sweet Onion Horseradish
|
7.7 | 250 | 14.3 | 10.7 | — | 21.4 | 3.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hot & Chunky...
Food 1
Food 1
• BLACK BEAR ENTERPRISE, INC.
Hot & Chunky Horseradish Sauce, Horseradish
|
1.9 | 400 | 20.0 | 20.0 | — | 30.0 | — |
|
Vegetable Ch...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE KROGER CO.
Vegetable Chili Sauce, Vegetable Chili
|
49.3 | 73 | 13.1 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 3.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Creamy & Spi...
Food 1
Food 1
• HICKORY FARMS, LLC
Creamy & Spicy Chipotle Ranch Sauce, Chipotle Ranch
|
3.8 | 467 | 13.3 | 6.7 | — | 40.0 | — |
|
Chili Ponzu ...
Food 2
Food 2
• KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC.
Chili Ponzu Citrus Seasoned Dressing & Sauce, Chili Ponzu
|
10.0 | 133 | 33.3 | 33.3 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mild Tikka M...
Food 1
Food 1
• AQUA-CLEAR TACKLE
Mild Tikka Masala Marinade Spice Paste, Tikka Masala
|
1.9 | 133 | 13.3 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 |
|
Red Thai Cur...
Food 2
Food 2
• SUPERVALU, INC.
Red Thai Curry Paste, Red Thai Curry
|
2.0 | 156 | 6.3 | — | — | 15.6 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces food comparisons help you understand the nutritional differences between similar foods in this category. We have 20 comparisons available to help you make better choices for blood sugar management.
Each comparison shows two foods side-by-side with their Blood Sugar Impact (BSI), carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, fat, and protein content. Look for foods with lower BSI scores and higher fiber content for better blood sugar control.
BSI is our proprietary score that predicts how much a food will raise your blood sugar. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate minimal impact, while higher scores suggest the food may cause larger blood sugar spikes. This helps diabetics choose foods that support stable glucose levels.
Focus on foods with higher fiber and protein content, as these nutrients help slow glucose absorption. Compare carbohydrate and sugar content between similar foods to identify better options. The color-coding helps you quickly identify foods with higher or lower nutrient levels.
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Food comparisons are most helpful when you're trying to choose between similar foods or looking for alternatives to foods that affect your blood sugar. Use them when grocery shopping, meal planning, or when you want to understand why certain foods work better for your diabetes management.