Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Medium Pad T...
Food 1
Food 1
• AMERICAN HALAL COMPANY, INC.
Medium Pad Thai Simmer Sauce, Medium
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19.8 | 117 | 18.3 | 11.7 | 1.7 | 4.2 | 1.7 |
|
Westbrae Nat...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC.
Westbrae Natural, Organic Mellow Miso Brown Rice Soybean Paste
|
3.9 | 250 | 33.3 | 16.7 | — | — | 16.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Medium Smoky...
Food 1
Food 1
• B&G FOODS, INC.
Medium Smoky Chipotle Taco Sauce, Medium Smoky Chipotle
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6.0 | 62 | 18.8 | 12.5 | — | — | — |
|
Strawberry P...
Food 2
Food 2
• TOPO-LOGIC SYSTEMS, INC.
Strawberry Pie Sauce, Strawberry
|
13.5 | 169 | 43.8 | 43.8 | 1.6 | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gluten Free ...
Food 1
Food 1
• KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC.
Gluten Free Hoisin Sauce, Hoisin
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41.8 | 231 | 53.9 | 46.2 | — | — | 2.6 |
|
Guacamole St...
Food 2
Food 2
• FRESH GOURMET COMPANY
Guacamole Starter, Spicy
|
2.0 | 125 | 25.0 | 25.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sriracha Ter...
Food 1
Food 1
• MEIJER, INC.
Sriracha Teriyaki Sauce, Sriracha Teriyaki
|
12.0 | 147 | 35.3 | 29.4 | — | — | — |
|
Sunchang Goc...
Food 2
Food 2
• HONEY WORLD INC.
Sunchang Gochujang Red Pepper Paste, Medium Hot
|
15.8 | 200 | 45.0 | 15.0 | 5.0 | — | 5.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yellow Cocon...
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Yellow Coconut Curry Indian Style Simmer Sauce, Yellow Coconut Curry
|
21.6 | 117 | 10.2 | 7.0 | 1.6 | 8.6 | 0.8 |
|
Taco Sauce, ...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE KROGER CO.
Taco Sauce, Mild
|
10.0 | 81 | 16.1 | 6.5 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Simmer Sauce...
Food 1
Food 1
• SAFEWAY, INC.
Simmer Sauce, Mandarin Orange
|
97.2 | 173 | 35.3 | 30.2 | — | 3.2 | 1.4 |
|
Cantonese Oy...
Food 2
Food 2
• ALLIED OLD ENGLISH INC.
Cantonese Oyster Sauce
|
10.0 | 139 | 27.8 | 27.8 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Medium Jalfr...
Food 1
Food 1
• AQUA-CLEAR TACKLE
Medium Jalfrezi Curry Simmer Sauce, Jalfrezi Curry
|
11.8 | 94 | 10.9 | 4.7 | 1.6 | 6.3 | 1.6 |
|
Original Ter...
Food 2
Food 2
• EBARA FOODS INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
Original Teriyaki Sauce And Marinade, Original Teriyaki
|
14.0 | 188 | 43.8 | 37.5 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Original Hot...
Food 1
Food 1
• MASTER SALES COMPANY
Original Hot Dog With Onion Chili Sauce
|
2.0 | 62 | 12.5 | — | 6.2 | — | 6.3 |
|
Mexican Styl...
Food 2
Food 2
• LALA
Mexican Style Sour Cream
|
1.9 | 267 | 3.3 | — | — | 26.7 | 3.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mild Carne A...
Food 1
Food 1
• MORE THAN GOURMET
Mild Carne Asada Taco Simmer Sauce, Mild, Carne Asada
|
9.8 | 208 | 41.7 | 16.7 | — | — | 8.3 |
|
Soy Vay, Hoi...
Food 2
Food 2
• SOY VAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
Soy Vay, Hoisin Garlic Marinade & Sauce
|
19.6 | 263 | 52.6 | 47.4 | — | 7.9 | 5.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mikee, Shiit...
Food 1
Food 1
• EXOTIC SAUCE PACKAGING, INC.
Mikee, Shiitake Teriyaki Sauce
|
5.9 | 100 | 20.0 | 46.7 | — | — | 6.7 |
|
Indian Tomat...
Food 2
Food 2
• D&L RECORDS
Indian Tomato Achaar Chili Sauce, Tomato
|
1.9 | 213 | 21.3 | — | — | 21.3 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Red Chile Sa...
Food 1
Food 1
• TIO FRANK'S LLC
Red Chile Sauce, Mild
|
4.0 | 33 | 6.7 | 3.3 | — | — | — |
|
Organic Ench...
Food 2
Food 2
• SWEET CREEK FOODS LLC
Organic Enchilada Red Sauce, Mild
|
9.9 | 83 | 11.7 | — | 3.3 | 5.0 | 1.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tikka Masala...
Food 1
Food 1
• SAFEWAY, INC.
Tikka Masala Simmer Sauce, Tikka Masala
|
13.9 | 74 | 5.7 | 1.6 | — | 4.9 | 0.8 |
|
Sushi Sauce
Food 2
Food 2
• PC DATAPOWER
Sushi Sauce
|
20.0 | 211 | 52.6 | 47.4 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dai Day, Ori...
Food 1
Food 1
• ALLIED OLD ENGLISH INC.
Dai Day, Oriental Garlic Sauce
|
48.0 | 267 | 66.7 | 36.1 | — | — | — |
|
Burrito Sauc...
Food 2
Food 2
• ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION HOUSE INC.
Burrito Sauce Mix
|
31.0 | 324 | 61.8 | 2.9 | 14.7 | 5.9 | 11.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Medium Pure ...
Food 1
Food 1
• LISA PRODUCE
Medium Pure Green Chile
|
9.9 | 42 | 10.0 | 5.0 | 1.7 | — | 1.7 |
|
Organic Spic...
Food 2
Food 2
• CURRYLOVE INC.
Organic Spicy Hot Red Thai Curry Sauce, Spicy Hot
|
5.8 | 206 | 6.4 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 20.6 | 1.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tomatillo Ta...
Food 1
Food 1
• CAL CHEFS, LLC
Tomatillo Taco Sauce, Tomatillo Taco
|
6.0 | 36 | 10.7 | 3.6 | — | — | — |
|
Tom Tom Sauc...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Tom Tom Sauce, Tom Tom
|
3.9 | 200 | 13.3 | 6.7 | — | 13.3 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lee Kum Kee,...
Food 1
Food 1
• LEE KUM KEE CO. LTD.
Lee Kum Kee, Peanut Sauce, Peanut, Peanut
|
19.4 | 214 | 23.2 | 17.9 | 5.4 | 12.5 | 5.4 |
|
Bourbon Chic...
Food 2
Food 2
• ORIENTAL WOK FOODS, LLC
Bourbon Chicken Sauce
|
10.0 | 143 | 35.7 | 35.7 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fu Chi Foods...
Food 1
Food 1
• FU CHI FOODS CO., LTD
Fu Chi Foods, Bean Sauce
|
1.9 | 210 | 20.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
|
Soy Sauce Paste
Food 2
Food 2
• MANDARIN SOY SAUCE INC
Soy Sauce Paste
|
5.9 | 107 | 20.0 | 6.7 | — | — | 6.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
General Tso'...
Food 1
Food 1
• WORLD FINER FOODS, INC.
General Tso's Sauce, General Tso's
|
12.0 | 167 | 40.0 | 33.3 | — | — | — |
|
Sauce For Mo...
Food 2
Food 2
• LEE KUM KEE CO. LTD.
Sauce For Mongolian Bbq Stir Fry, Mongolian Bbq Stir Fry
|
17.7 | 171 | 25.7 | 20.0 | — | 5.7 | 2.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Thai Chili &...
Food 1
Food 1
• SIMPLY ASIA FOODS, INC.
Thai Chili & Ginger Dipping & All Purpose Sauce, Thai Chili & Ginger
|
20.0 | 133 | 33.3 | 26.7 | — | — | — |
|
Guajillo Str...
Food 2
Food 2
• MEIJER, INC.
Guajillo Street Taco Sauce, Guajillo
|
13.4 | 367 | 23.3 | 20.0 | — | 30.0 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Paste For Fi...
Food 1
Food 1
• AXIOM APPAREL GROUP INC.
Paste For Fish Curry
|
3.9 | 180 | 16.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 12.0 | 4.0 |
|
Chicken Verd...
Food 2
Food 2
• CONAGRA FOODS PACKAGED FOODS, LLC
Chicken Verde Chili One Pot Sauce With Roasted Green Chiles, Med
|
4.0 | 33 | 6.7 | 3.3 | — | — | — |
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.