Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Red Enchilad...
Food 1
Food 1
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Red Enchilada Sauce, Red Enchilada
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6.0 | 33 | 5.0 | 1.7 | — | — | — |
|
Sushi Chef B...
Food 2
Food 2
• BAYCLIFF COMPANY, INC.
Sushi Chef Baycliff Company, Japanese Style Dark Soy Sauce
|
2.0 | 67 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 13.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rich & Tangy...
Food 1
Food 1
• FAMOUS PRODUCTS INC.
Rich & Tangy Fry Sauce
|
7.5 | 433 | 13.3 | 10.0 | — | 40.0 | — |
|
Boom Boom Sh...
Food 2
Food 2
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Boom Boom Shrimp Sauce, Boom Boom Shrimp
|
9.5 | 367 | 16.7 | 13.3 | — | 33.3 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beech Nut, J...
Food 1
Food 1
• BEECH-NUT NUTRITION CORP.
Beech Nut, Just Apple & Aronia Berry Baby Food
|
28.0 | 58 | 14.2 | 10.8 | 2.5 | — | — |
|
Original Thi...
Food 2
Food 2
• NESTLE USA INC.
Original Thick & Smooth Taco Sauce, Mild
|
4.0 | 62 | 12.5 | 6.3 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chicken Curry
Food 1
Food 1
• MR. KOOKS
Chicken Curry
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5.9 | 113 | 8.1 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 9.7 | 1.6 |
|
Bold Infusio...
Food 2
Food 2
• O-LIIV-EFFAIRZ LLC
Bold Infusion Sauce
|
8.0 | 106 | 28.2 | 28.2 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
La Choy, Sau...
Food 1
Food 1
• CONAGRA BRANDS, INC.
La Choy, Sauce, Garlic Hoisin, Garlic Hoisin
|
45.8 | 167 | 40.0 | 33.3 | 1.7 | — | 1.7 |
|
Enchilada De...
Food 2
Food 2
• AHOLD USA, INC.
Enchilada Delicious Red Sauce, Mild
|
8.0 | 25 | 6.7 | 1.7 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Curry Yellow...
Food 1
Food 1
• AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC
Curry Yellow Paste
|
5.9 | 188 | 18.8 | 12.5 | — | 9.4 | — |
|
Green Chile ...
Food 2
Food 2
• H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY
Green Chile Enchilada Sauce, Mild
|
6.0 | 42 | 5.0 | 1.7 | — | 2.5 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sriracha Chi...
Food 1
Food 1
• LEE KUM KEE (USA) FOODS INC.
Sriracha Chili Sauce
|
4.0 | 143 | 28.6 | 14.3 | — | — | — |
|
Miso Gourmet...
Food 2
Food 2
• LOLOI, INC.
Miso Gourmet Paste
|
11.8 | 200 | 35.0 | 25.0 | 5.0 | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mango Sweet ...
Food 1
Food 1
• CONAGRA FROZEN FOODS
Mango Sweet & Sour Sauce, Mango Sweet & Sour
|
26.0 | 143 | 37.1 | 31.4 | — | — | — |
|
Peruvian Blo...
Food 2
Food 2
• RJE TRADE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Peruvian Blood Orange & Aji Panca Sauce, Peruvian
|
15.8 | 143 | 22.9 | 20.0 | — | 5.7 | 2.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Taco Sauce, ...
Food 1
Food 1
• WEIS MARKETS, INC.
Taco Sauce, Medium
|
4.0 | 62 | 12.5 | 6.3 | — | — | — |
|
Mandarin Ter...
Food 2
Food 2
• GREYSTAR PRODUCTS, INC.
Mandarin Teriyaki Sauce
|
29.8 | 189 | 40.5 | 35.1 | — | — | 2.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Island Soy T...
Food 1
Food 1
• RAFAEL PADILLA & CIA S. EN C.
Island Soy Teriyaki Sauce, Island Soy Teriyaki
|
15.7 | 237 | 42.1 | 42.1 | — | 5.3 | 5.3 |
|
Ht Traders, ...
Food 2
Food 2
• HARRIS-TEETER INC.
Ht Traders, Fish Sauce
|
2.0 | 67 | 6.7 | 6.7 | — | — | 13.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ka Me, Teriy...
Food 1
Food 1
• PANOS BRANDS LLC
Ka Me, Teriyaki Glaze, `, `
|
8.0 | 133 | 26.7 | 26.7 | — | — | — |
|
Simmer Sauce...
Food 2
Food 2
• SOY VAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
Simmer Sauce, Spicy Korean Bbq
|
51.5 | 183 | 38.0 | 31.0 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
House Seafoo...
Food 1
Food 1
• ASHMAN DISTRIBUTING CO.
House Seafood Wasabi Teriyaki Marinade & Dip
|
11.8 | 235 | 35.3 | 29.4 | — | 5.9 | 5.9 |
|
Habanero Pep...
Food 2
Food 2
• SABORMEX, S.A. DE C.V.
Habanero Pepper Gua Ca Mole Avocado Sauce, Habanero Pepper
|
1.9 | 250 | 7.1 | — | — | 21.4 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Korean Barbe...
Food 1
Food 1
• SAFEWAY, INC.
Korean Barbecue Simmer Sauce
|
78.7 | 193 | 29.3 | 23.6 | 0.7 | 7.1 | 2.9 |
|
Gluten Free ...
Food 2
Food 2
• KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC.
Gluten Free Hoisin Sauce, Hoisin
|
41.8 | 231 | 53.9 | 46.2 | — | — | 2.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sweet Horser...
Food 1
Food 1
• KENOVER MARKETING CORP.
Sweet Horseradish With Beet Relish, Sweet
|
6.0 | 107 | 21.4 | 21.4 | — | — | — |
|
Madras Curry...
Food 2
Food 2
• FRONTIER COOPERATIVE HERBS
Madras Curry Simmer Sauce, Madras Curry
|
8.0 | 70 | 11.6 | 4.7 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Enchilada Sa...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE KROGER CO.
Enchilada Sauce, Green Chile
|
8.0 | 50 | 6.7 | 1.7 | — | 1.7 | — |
|
The Original...
Food 2
Food 2
• FISCHER & WIESER SPECIALTY FOODS, INC.
The Original Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce, Original Roasted Raspberry
|
38.0 | 200 | 50.0 | 45.0 | 2.5 | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dietz & Wats...
Food 1
Food 1
• DIETZ & WATSON INC.
Dietz & Watson, Horseradish Sauce
|
1.9 | 400 | 20.0 | 20.0 | — | 30.0 | — |
|
Blue Dragon,...
Food 2
Food 2
• INTERGGS, INC.
Blue Dragon, Sweet & Sour Sauce
|
40.0 | 133 | 33.3 | 26.7 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hot & Tangy ...
Food 1
Food 1
• B&G FOODS, INC.
Hot & Tangy Sriracha Taco Sauce, Hot & Tangy Sriracha
|
4.0 | 62 | 12.5 | 6.3 | — | — | — |
|
Hot & Chunky...
Food 2
Food 2
• BLACK BEAR ENTERPRISE, INC.
Hot & Chunky Horseradish Sauce, Horseradish
|
1.9 | 400 | 20.0 | 20.0 | — | 30.0 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Seasoning Sa...
Food 1
Food 1
• CTC FOOD INTERNATIONAL INC.
Seasoning Sauce For Soba
|
10.0 | 40 | 8.3 | 8.3 | — | — | 1.7 |
|
Southwestern...
Food 2
Food 2
• ELDA'S KITCHEN, LLC
Southwestern Adobo Cooking & Grilling Sauces, Southwestern Adobo
|
1.9 | 300 | 6.7 | 6.7 | — | 30.0 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Brow...
Food 1
Food 1
• ENERHEALTH BOTANICALS, LLC
Organic Brown Rice Miso
|
5.8 | 208 | 25.0 | 16.7 | — | 8.3 | 8.3 |
|
Stir Fry Sau...
Food 2
Food 2
• HAWAII ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE
Stir Fry Sauce, Stir Fry
|
11.8 | 158 | 31.6 | 26.3 | — | 2.6 | 5.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tres Chiles ...
Food 1
Food 1
• MEIJER, INC.
Tres Chiles Street Taco Sauce, Tres Chiles
|
3.8 | 267 | 6.7 | 3.3 | — | 26.7 | — |
|
Kung Pao Glu...
Food 2
Food 2
• KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC.
Kung Pao Gluten Free Sauce, Kung Pao
|
27.7 | 189 | 37.8 | 32.4 | — | 2.7 | 2.7 |
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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to compare any two foods in our database. This is especially helpful when you want to compare foods from different categories or find alternatives to foods that spike your blood sugar.
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.