Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mild Indian ...
Food 1
Food 1
• DULCET CUISINE, LLC
Mild Indian Curry Sauce
|
5.6 | 467 | 20.0 | 20.0 | — | 40.0 | — |
|
Hissho, Wasa...
Food 2
Food 2
• LWIN FAMILY CO.
Hissho, Wasabi Ginger Sauce
|
2.0 | 214 | 14.3 | 14.3 | — | 7.1 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Low Salt Soy...
Food 1
Food 1
• WEI-CHUAN U S A INC.
Low Salt Soy Sauce
|
2.0 | 67 | 6.7 | 6.7 | — | — | 6.7 |
|
Mild Green C...
Food 2
Food 2
• LYNDY'S FOODS, LLC
Mild Green Chile, Mild
|
12.0 | 29 | 6.6 | 2.9 | 2.2 | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mild Taco Sauce
Food 1
Food 1
• FOOD TOWN STORES INC.
Mild Taco Sauce
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25.0 | 62 | 12.5 | 6.3 | — | — | — |
|
Barbacoa Coo...
Food 2
Food 2
• DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC.
Barbacoa Cooking Sauce, Barbacoa
|
9.9 | 83 | 16.7 | 8.3 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 2.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Harris Teete...
Food 1
Food 1
• HARRIS-TEETER INC.
Harris Teeter, Taco Sauce, Mild
|
10.0 | 81 | 16.1 | 6.5 | — | — | — |
|
Hot Green Cu...
Food 2
Food 2
• SIMPLY ASIA FOODS, INC.
Hot Green Curry Authentic Paste, Hot Green Curry
|
2.0 | 83 | 16.7 | 16.7 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mild Tomato ...
Food 1
Food 1
• HY-VEE, INC.
Mild Tomato Based Enchilada Sauce, Mild
|
6.0 | 42 | 6.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | — |
|
Mild Taco Si...
Food 2
Food 2
• FRONTIER COOPERATIVE HERBS
Mild Taco Simmer Sauce
|
4.0 | 50 | 6.7 | 3.3 | — | 1.7 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Soy Sauce Wi...
Food 1
Food 1
• KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC.
Soy Sauce With Lime, Lime
|
4.0 | 67 | 13.3 | 13.3 | — | — | — |
|
Medium Enchi...
Food 2
Food 2
• B&G FOODS, INC.
Medium Enchilada Sauce, Medium
|
3.9 | 25 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Skillet Sauc...
Food 1
Food 1
• CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY
Skillet Sauces, Sweet & Sour Chicken
|
21.9 | 83 | 18.3 | 13.3 | — | 0.8 | 1.7 |
|
Chimichurri
Food 2
Food 2
• KOWALSKI COMPANIES INC.
Chimichurri
|
3.9 | 125 | 7.1 | — | — | 12.5 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mu Shu Hoisi...
Food 1
Food 1
• MIRROTEK INTERNATIONAL CORP. INC.
Mu Shu Hoisin Sauce
|
12.0 | 83 | 20.0 | 16.7 | — | — | — |
|
Medium Red C...
Food 2
Food 2
• B&G FOODS, INC.
Medium Red Chile Sauce
|
3.9 | 25 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Richin, Grou...
Food 1
Food 1
• RICHIN TRADING INC.
Richin, Ground Chili And Garlic In Soybean Oil
|
5.6 | 400 | 20.0 | — | — | 34.7 | 6.7 |
|
Chinese Rib ...
Food 2
Food 2
• EXOTIC SAUCE PACKAGING, INC.
Chinese Rib Sauce
|
7.9 | 200 | 26.7 | 13.3 | — | 6.7 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Type S...
Food 1
Food 1
• INFORMATION RESOURCES GROUP
White Type Soybean Paste
|
7.8 | 200 | 25.0 | 15.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 10.0 |
|
Coconut Curr...
Food 2
Food 2
• MASALA MAMA LLC
Coconut Curry All Natural Simmer Sauce, Coconut Curry, Mild
|
13.8 | 116 | 9.5 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 8.4 | 1.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chipotle Pep...
Food 1
Food 1
• MARQUEZ BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce
|
15.9 | 60 | 13.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
|
Thai Peanut ...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Thai Peanut Sauce, Thai Peanut
|
9.7 | 194 | 16.1 | 12.9 | — | 12.9 | 6.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Picaflor, A ...
Food 1
Food 1
• FOREMOTHER FOODS, LLC
Picaflor, A Live Boulder Grown Pepper Sauce
|
0.4 | 240 | 4.0 | 2.0 | — | — | 2.0 |
|
That Sweet C...
Food 2
Food 2
• CROWN PRINCE, INC.
That Sweet Chili Sauce Premium Fillets Of Tuna, That Sweet Chili Sauce
|
3.8 | 120 | 2.7 | 2.7 | — | 2.0 | 24.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Savory Sweet...
Food 1
Food 1
• A.M. BRASWELL, JR. FOOD CO. INC.
Savory Sweet Heat Hot Jalapeo Pepper Jelly, Jalapeo
|
24.0 | 250 | 60.0 | 60.0 | — | — | — |
|
Mango Coco C...
Food 2
Food 2
• RICANTE
Mango Coco Caribbean Style Tropical Everything Sauce, Mango Coco
|
3.9 | 100 | 13.3 | 13.3 | — | 3.3 | 13.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Heirloom Sha...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE KROGER CO.
Heirloom Shakshuka Spicy, Moroccan Inspired Vine Ripened Tomato Sauce, Heirloom Shakshuka
|
13.9 | 63 | 7.1 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 1.6 |
|
Garlic Sesam...
Food 2
Food 2
• SINTO GOURMET
Garlic Sesame Gochu Jang Korean Hotsauce, Garlic Sesame
|
4.0 | 200 | 40.0 | 40.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yellow Chili...
Food 1
Food 1
• BLIK, INC.
Yellow Chili Sauce With Ginger
|
22.0 | 150 | 36.7 | 33.3 | — | — | — |
|
Specialty, T...
Food 2
Food 2
• WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION
Specialty, Tikka Masala Curry Simmer Sauce, Tikka Masala Curry
|
9.9 | 94 | 7.1 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Spiced Annat...
Food 1
Food 1
• MERCADO LATINO, INC.
Spiced Annatto Seed Paste
|
17.9 | 200 | 44.0 | 4.0 | 8.0 | — | 4.0 |
|
Sriracha Chi...
Food 2
Food 2
• SAU-SEA FOODS INC
Sriracha Chili Sauce With Mustard
|
2.0 | 100 | 20.0 | 20.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Heinz, Premi...
Food 1
Food 1
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Heinz, Premium Horseradish Sauce
|
1.9 | 500 | 20.0 | — | — | 40.0 | — |
|
Original Pre...
Food 2
Food 2
• SELECT BRANDS LLC
Original Premium Barbecue Sauce
|
14.0 | 91 | 21.2 | 18.2 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Thai Sweet C...
Food 1
Food 1
• BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB / CORPORATE BRANDS
Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, Thai Sweet Chili
|
36.0 | 206 | 52.9 | 47.1 | — | — | — |
|
Mild Dopiaza...
Food 2
Food 2
• AQUA-CLEAR TACKLE
Mild Dopiaza Curry Simmer Sauce, Dopiaza
|
9.9 | 94 | 9.4 | 4.7 | 1.6 | 5.5 | 1.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tropical, 10...
Food 1
Food 1
• TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES INC
Tropical, 100% Natural Sofrito
|
2.0 | 107 | 7.1 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 8.9 | — |
|
Reduced Sodi...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Reduced Sodium Sushi Soy Sauce Lightly Seasoned With Salted Sake & Rice Vinegar, Sushi Soy
|
5.9 | 100 | 20.0 | 20.0 | — | — | 6.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Westbrae Nat...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC.
Westbrae Natural, Organic Mellow Miso Red Soybean Paste
|
3.9 | 250 | 33.3 | 16.7 | — | — | 16.7 |
|
Hosin Sauce
Food 2
Food 2
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Hosin Sauce
|
37.4 | 256 | 51.3 | 38.5 | 2.6 | 3.9 | 5.1 |
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.