Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cilantro Lim...
Food 1
Food 1
• UNILEVER BESTFOODS NORTH AMERICA
Cilantro Lime Sauce, Cilantro; Lime
|
3.9 | 267 | 13.3 | 6.7 | — | 23.3 | — |
|
Authentic Fl...
Food 2
Food 2
• GIANT EAGLE, INC.
Authentic Flavor Enchilada Sauce, Authentic Flavor
|
8.0 | 50 | 6.7 | 3.3 | — | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
World Foods,...
Food 1
Food 1
• ROSEBUD PERFUME COMPANY, INC.
World Foods, Thai Sweet Chili With Kaffir Lime Dipping/ Stir Fry Sauce
|
18.0 | 117 | 30.0 | 23.3 | — | — | — |
|
Asian Sauce,...
Food 2
Food 2
• GIANT EAGLE, INC.
Asian Sauce, Spicy Orange
|
17.9 | 133 | 30.0 | 26.7 | — | — | 3.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tikka Masala...
Food 1
Food 1
• DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC.
Tikka Masala Simmer Sauce, Tikka Masala Simmer
|
43.1 | 152 | 19.2 | 15.2 | 1.6 | 8.0 | 4.0 |
|
Garlic Sesam...
Food 2
Food 2
• KINGSTON MARKETING CO
Garlic Sesame Sauce
|
10.0 | 167 | 33.3 | 26.7 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Stir Fry Hoi...
Food 1
Food 1
• HOUSE OF TSANG
Stir Fry Hoisin Sauce
|
45.5 | 270 | 62.2 | 46.0 | — | — | 5.4 |
|
Biryani Sauce
Food 2
Food 2
• MR. KOOKS
Biryani Sauce
|
9.8 | 129 | 9.7 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 11.3 | 1.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Green Chile ...
Food 1
Food 1
• H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY
Green Chile Enchilada Sauce, Mild
|
6.0 | 42 | 5.0 | 1.7 | — | 2.5 | — |
|
Coconut Curr...
Food 2
Food 2
• AMERICAN HALAL COMPANY, INC.
Coconut Curry Korma Sauce, Coconut Curry Korma
|
15.8 | 117 | 15.0 | 8.3 | 1.7 | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pineapple Ha...
Food 1
Food 1
• TERRAPIN RIDGE FARMS LLC
Pineapple Habanero Sauce, Pineapple Habanero
|
34.0 | 171 | 48.6 | 42.9 | — | — | — |
|
Sauce, Sweet...
Food 2
Food 2
• SKY VALLEY FOODS INC.
Sauce, Sweet Chili
|
14.0 | 167 | 38.9 | 38.9 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
General Tso'...
Food 1
Food 1
• MIRROTEK INTERNATIONAL CORP. INC.
General Tso's Sauce & Glaze
|
32.0 | 188 | 50.0 | 46.9 | — | — | — |
|
Lee Kum Kee,...
Food 2
Food 2
• LEE KUM KEE CO. LTD.
Lee Kum Kee, Oyster Flavored Sauce
|
10.0 | 132 | 26.3 | 21.1 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Everything S...
Food 1
Food 1
• UNILEVER BESTFOODS NORTH AMERICA
Everything Sauce Curry Masala, Everything Sauce
|
1.8 | 600 | 6.7 | — | — | 60.0 | — |
|
Braising Sauce
Food 2
Food 2
• BEEKMAN 1802, INC.
Braising Sauce
|
33.7 | 103 | 15.1 | 8.7 | 1.6 | 4.0 | 1.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Blue Dragon,...
Food 1
Food 1
• INTERGGS, INC.
Blue Dragon, Honey Teriyaki Sauce
|
46.0 | 150 | 38.3 | 33.3 | — | — | — |
|
Orange Sauce
Food 2
Food 2
• KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC.
Orange Sauce
|
36.0 | 189 | 48.7 | 46.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Seasoned Tah...
Food 1
Food 1
• ERBA FOOD PRODUCTS INC
Seasoned Tahini Sesame Paste, Seasoned Tahini
|
6.9 | 733 | 16.7 | — | 3.3 | 63.3 | 23.3 |
|
Authentic Me...
Food 2
Food 2
• SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC.
Authentic Mexican Style Thick & Smooth Taco Sauce, Mild
|
2.0 | 31 | 6.3 | 6.3 | — | — | 6.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Spicy Thai R...
Food 1
Food 1
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Spicy Thai Red Curry Simmer Sauce, Spicy Thai Red Curry
|
3.4 | 161 | 6.5 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 14.5 | 3.2 |
|
Vindaloo Hot...
Food 2
Food 2
• H L FOODS LTD
Vindaloo Hot And Spicy Cooking Sauce, Vindaloo, Hot And Spicy
|
9.9 | 96 | 6.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 7.2 | 1.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yellow Curry...
Food 1
Food 1
• THAI HOME
Yellow Curry Paste
|
1.9 | 333 | 22.2 | — | — | 33.3 | — |
|
Soy Sauce Al...
Food 2
Food 2
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Soy Sauce All Purpose Seasoning, Soy Sauce
|
2.0 | 67 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 6.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gourmet Soy ...
Food 1
Food 1
• INK CONDIMENTS, LLC
Gourmet Soy Sauce, Garlic Sesame
|
5.9 | 100 | 20.0 | 13.3 | — | — | 6.7 |
|
Sweet Chili ...
Food 2
Food 2
• ERBA FOOD PRODUCTS INC
Sweet Chili Sauce, Sweet, Chili
|
32.0 | 162 | 43.2 | 40.5 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sriracha Org...
Food 1
Food 1
• REALSTUFF INC.
Sriracha Organic Lime, Garlic & Date Blend Condiment, Sriracha
|
6.0 | 100 | 20.0 | 13.3 | — | — | — |
|
Sauce For Le...
Food 2
Food 2
• LEE KUM KEE CO. LTD.
Sauce For Lettuce Wrap, Lettuce Wrap
|
29.6 | 237 | 39.5 | 34.2 | — | 7.9 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mild Red Enc...
Food 1
Food 1
• LA VICTORIA FOODS INC.
Mild Red Enchilada Sauce, Mild Red Enchilada
|
4.0 | 50 | 3.3 | — | — | 3.3 | — |
|
Pulpa Deli S...
Food 2
Food 2
• DE PICAO
Pulpa Deli Sweet Chamoy
|
6.0 | 86 | 21.4 | 14.3 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ponzu Plum G...
Food 1
Food 1
• LEE KUM KEE CO. LTD.
Ponzu Plum Grilling & Dipping Sauce, Ponzu Plum
|
33.9 | 179 | 43.6 | 41.0 | — | — | 1.3 |
|
Mango Habane...
Food 2
Food 2
• NEW SEASONS MARKET, LLC
Mango Habanero Supersauce, Mango Habanero
|
6.0 | 100 | 20.0 | 20.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Apricot Sauce
Food 1
Food 1
• FAITH KNIGHT INC.
Apricot Sauce
|
24.0 | 333 | 80.0 | 66.7 | — | — | — |
|
Asian Gourme...
Food 2
Food 2
• UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.
Asian Gourmet, Chinese Plum Sauce
|
32.0 | 189 | 43.2 | 35.1 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sweet Ginger...
Food 1
Food 1
• FOOD MARKET MANAGEMENT, INC.
Sweet Ginger Chili Cooking Sauce
|
38.0 | 267 | 63.3 | 56.7 | — | — | — |
|
Thai Style S...
Food 2
Food 2
• CJ FOODS USA INC
Thai Style Sweet Chili Sauce, Sweet; Chili
|
36.0 | 222 | 50.0 | 50.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Spicy Korean...
Food 1
Food 1
• K-MAMA SAUCE, LLC
Spicy Korean Hot Sauce, Spicy
|
9.8 | 286 | 35.7 | 14.3 | — | 14.3 | — |
|
Woeber's, Su...
Food 2
Food 2
• WOEBER MUSTARD MFG. COMPANY
Woeber's, Supreme Dips, Sweet & Sour, Sweet & Sour
|
30.0 | 167 | 41.7 | 36.1 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ethnic Gourm...
Food 1
Food 1
• MONOTECNICS INC.
Ethnic Gourmet, Delhi Korma Simmer Sauce
|
13.7 | 88 | 8.0 | 6.2 | 1.8 | 6.2 | 1.8 |
|
Enchilada Sa...
Food 2
Food 2
• B&G FOODS, INC.
Enchilada Sauce, Mild
|
6.0 | 33 | 4.9 | 1.6 | — | 0.8 | — |
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.