What are Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces food comparisons?

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.

How do I use these food comparisons for diabetes 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.

What does the Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score mean?

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.

How should I interpret the nutritional information in these comparisons?

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.

Can I create my own food comparisons?

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.

How often should I use food comparisons in my meal planning?

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.

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Aroy D, Red Curry Paste vs Sweet Chili Sauce

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Aroy D, Red ... Food 1 Food 1 • THAI AGRI FOODS CO., LTD. Aroy D, Red Curry Paste	1.0	100	13.3	—	10.0	3.3	—
Sweet Chili ... Food 2 Food 2 • MIRROTEK INTERNATIONAL CORP. INC. Sweet Chili Sauce	24.0	150	40.0	36.7	—	—	—

Light Yellow Japanese Style Shiro Miso, Light Yellow vs Pineapple Habanero Sauce, Pineapple Habanero

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Light Yellow... Food 1 Food 1 • MIYAKO ORIENTAL FOODS, INC. Light Yellow Japanese Style Shiro Miso, Light Yellow	1.9	143	14.3	14.3	—	—	14.3
Pineapple Ha... Food 2 Food 2 • BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB / CORPORATE BRANDS Pineapple Habanero Sauce, Pineapple Habanero	24.0	156	37.5	34.4	—	—	—

Eden, Organic Tamari Soy Sauce vs Horseradish Sauce

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Eden, Organi... Food 1 Food 1 • EDEN FOODS, INC. Eden, Organic Tamari Soy Sauce	3.9	100	13.3	—	—	—	13.3
Horseradish ... Food 2 Food 2 • COLMAN'S Horseradish Sauce	15.8	108	8.0	6.7	—	6.4	1.3

Gluten Free Umami Soy Glaze vs Aroy D, Red Curry Paste

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gluten Free ... Food 1 Food 1 • PC DATAPOWER Gluten Free Umami Soy Glaze	20.0	211	52.6	47.4	—	—	—
Aroy D, Red ... Food 2 Food 2 • THAI AGRI FOODS CO., LTD. Aroy D, Red Curry Paste	1.0	100	13.3	—	10.0	3.3	—

Spicy Miso Teriyaki Sauce, Spicy Miso Teriyaki vs Por Kwan, Ground Chilli With Frid Garlic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spicy Miso T... Food 1 Food 1 • KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC. Spicy Miso Teriyaki Sauce, Spicy Miso Teriyaki	11.8	200	46.7	46.7	6.7	—	6.7
Por Kwan, Gr... Food 2 Food 2 • WILDWOOD HERBAL Por Kwan, Ground Chilli With Frid Garlic	3.7	467	20.0	—	6.7	40.0	6.7

Mushroom Sauce vs Chinese Style Black Bean Garlic Sauce, Chinese Style Black Bean Garlic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mushroom Sauce Food 1 Food 1 • JAYCO SALES INTERNATIONAL, INC. Mushroom Sauce	21.6	200	30.0	5.0	2.5	7.5	2.5
Chinese Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • ALLIED OLD ENGLISH INC. Chinese Style Black Bean Garlic Sauce, Chinese Style Black Bean Garlic	8.0	143	28.6	21.4	—	3.6	—

Wang Korea, Fermented Soy Bean Paste vs Whole Foods Market, Traditional Fish Taco Sauce

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wang Korea, ... Food 1 Food 1 • WANG GLOBALNET Wang Korea, Fermented Soy Bean Paste	4.9	167	20.0	—	3.3	3.3	13.3
Whole Foods ... Food 2 Food 2 • FINESSE RECORDS Whole Foods Market, Traditional Fish Taco Sauce	1.9	321	7.1	7.1	—	28.6	7.1

Peruvian Blood Orange & Aji Panca Sauce, Peruvian vs Fire Roasted Red Mexican Cooking Sauce, Fire Roasted

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peruvian Blo... Food 1 Food 1 • RJE TRADE INTERNATIONAL, INC. Peruvian Blood Orange & Aji Panca Sauce, Peruvian	15.8	143	22.9	20.0	—	5.7	2.9
Fire Roasted... Food 2 Food 2 • BORDER FOODS INC. Fire Roasted Red Mexican Cooking Sauce, Fire Roasted	11.9	95	11.1	6.4	1.6	4.8	1.6

Guacamole Avocado Sauce With Serrano Pepper, Serrano Pepper vs Takumi Gochujang Spicy Miso Teriyaki Sauce

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Guacamole Av... Food 1 Food 1 • SABORMEX, S.A. DE C.V. Guacamole Avocado Sauce With Serrano Pepper, Serrano Pepper	1.9	250	7.1	—	—	21.4	—
Takumi Gochu... Food 2 Food 2 • KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC. Takumi Gochujang Spicy Miso Teriyaki Sauce	17.7	237	47.4	36.8	—	5.3	5.3

Teriyaki Stir Fry Sauce vs Mole Verde Mexican Sauce

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Teriyaki Sti... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Teriyaki Stir Fry Sauce	29.7	129	21.4	14.3	—	4.3	1.4
Mole Verde M... Food 2 Food 2 • HERDEZ S.A. Mole Verde Mexican Sauce	9.0	600	32.0	4.0	12.0	48.0	16.0

Tahini Sesame Paste vs Stir Fry Marinade & Sauce, Stir Fry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tahini Sesam... Food 1 Food 1 • ZB IMPORTING INC. Tahini Sesame Paste	8.8	643	21.4	—	3.6	53.6	17.9
Stir Fry Mar... Food 2 Food 2 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Stir Fry Marinade & Sauce, Stir Fry	7.9	111	22.2	16.7	—	—	5.6

Red Thai Curry Simmer Sauce, Medium vs Mama Sita's, Chop Suey Stir Fry Mix

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Thai Cur... Food 1 Food 1 • JAYDEN, INC. Red Thai Curry Simmer Sauce, Medium	17.7	159	17.5	12.7	3.2	9.5	1.6
Mama Sita's,... Food 2 Food 2 • MAMA SITA HOLDINGS CO., INC. Mama Sita's, Chop Suey Stir Fry Mix	11.8	300	60.0	20.0	—	—	10.0

Green Chile Enchilada Organic Sauce, Green Chile Enchilada vs Red Rojo Mole Sauce, Red Rojo Mole

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Green Chile ... Food 1 Food 1 • WOODY'S MACAYO INC. Green Chile Enchilada Organic Sauce, Green Chile Enchilada	4.0	48	4.8	1.6	1.6	3.2	1.6
Red Rojo Mol... Food 2 Food 2 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Red Rojo Mole Sauce, Red Rojo Mole	27.7	104	13.6	8.8	2.4	4.8	2.4

Medium Picante Sauce vs Teriyaki Sauce, Teriyaki

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Medium Pican... Food 1 Food 1 • SHURFINE Medium Picante Sauce	2.0	32	6.5	3.2	3.2	—	—
Teriyaki Sau... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA FROZEN FOODS Teriyaki Sauce, Teriyaki	9.9	139	27.8	22.2	—	—	5.6

Mild Tunisian Shakshouka Savory Blend Of Ripe Tomatoes, Onions, Chunky Red Peppers, Garlic And Spices, Perfect Base For Poaching Eggs, Fish, Or Shrimp Simmer Sauce, Mild Tunisian Shakshouka vs Organic Ville, Red Miso

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mild Tunisia... Food 1 Food 1 • ZB IMPORTING INC. Mild Tunisian Shakshouka Savory Blend Of Ripe Tomatoes, Onions, Chunky Red Peppers, Garlic And Spices, Perfect Base For Poaching Eggs, Fish, Or Shrimp Simmer Sauce, Mild Tunisian Shakshouka	6.0	40	6.0	3.0	3.0	1.5	1.0
Organic Vill... Food 2 Food 2 • SKY VALLEY FOODS INC. Organic Ville, Red Miso	7.6	208	33.3	33.3	—	8.3	16.7

Kung Pao Stir Fry Sauce, Kung Pao vs Navratan Korma

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kung Pao Sti... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Kung Pao Stir Fry Sauce, Kung Pao	19.8	167	33.3	23.3	—	3.3	3.3
Navratan Korma Food 2 Food 2 • AXIOM APPAREL GROUP INC. Navratan Korma	5.8	240	20.0	12.0	8.0	12.0	8.0

Taco Skillet Sauce, Taco vs Asian Bbq Hoisin Style Sauce, Asian Bbq

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Taco Skillet... Food 1 Food 1 • MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC. Taco Skillet Sauce, Taco	10.0	66	13.2	2.6	—	—	2.6
Asian Bbq Ho... Food 2 Food 2 • ALLIED OLD ENGLISH INC. Asian Bbq Hoisin Style Sauce, Asian Bbq	35.8	194	50.0	47.2	—	—	2.8

Home Style Mexican Sauce, Home Style Mexican vs Mizkan, Honteri, Non Alcoholic Mirin Sweet Seasoning

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Home Style M... Food 1 Food 1 • MERCADO LATINO, INC. Home Style Mexican Sauce, Home Style Mexican	2.0	32	6.5	3.2	3.2	—	—
Mizkan, Hont... Food 2 Food 2 • MIZKAN AMERICA, INC. Mizkan, Honteri, Non Alcoholic Mirin Sweet Seasoning	22.0	300	73.3	46.7	—	—	—

Soy Sauce All Purpose Seasoning vs Horseradish, Hot

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Soy Sauce Al... Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Soy Sauce All Purpose Seasoning	4.0	67	13.3	6.7	—	—	—
Horseradish,... Food 2 Food 2 • TULELAKE HORSERADISH COMPANY Horseradish, Hot	1.9	200	20.0	—	—	20.0	—

Sriracha Teriyaki Sauce vs Raspberry Chipotle Sauce, Raspberry Chipotle

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sriracha Ter... Food 1 Food 1 • STONEWALL KITCHEN LTD. Sriracha Teriyaki Sauce	17.9	150	33.3	30.0	3.3	—	3.3
Raspberry Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • TROYER DIST. CO. Raspberry Chipotle Sauce, Raspberry Chipotle	8.0	100	26.7	20.0	—	—	—

Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Comparisons For Diabetics