Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Uncle Chen, ...
Food 1
Food 1
• U. F. UNION INTERNATIONAL FOOD
Uncle Chen, Fresh Ground Chili Paste, Chiliciously Hot, Chiliciously Hot
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2.0 | 83 | 16.7 | 16.7 | — | — | — |
|
Marinade & S...
Food 2
Food 2
• SOY VAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
Marinade & Sauce, Veri Veri Teriyaki
|
15.7 | 211 | 42.1 | 36.8 | — | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pineapple Ha...
Food 1
Food 1
• TERRAPIN RIDGE FARMS LLC
Pineapple Habanero Sauce, Pineapple Habanero
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34.0 | 171 | 48.6 | 42.9 | — | — | — |
|
Tomato & Cum...
Food 2
Food 2
• H L FOODS LTD
Tomato & Cumin Spice & Sauce
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13.9 | 40 | 6.4 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Inca's Food ...
Food 1
Food 1
• PERUVIAN IMPORT COMPANY
Inca's Food Chicha De Jora, 32 Fl Oz
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12.0 | 22 | 6.0 | 3.0 | — | — | — |
|
Vegan Chili ...
Food 2
Food 2
• SCOOTERLIGHTS.COM
Vegan Chili Garlic Sauce, Chili; Garlic
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25.9 | 112 | 32.5 | 30.0 | — | — | 2.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Red Chile Sa...
Food 1
Food 1
• TIO FRANK'S LLC
Red Chile Sauce, Mild
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4.0 | 33 | 6.7 | 3.3 | — | — | — |
|
Hikari Miso,...
Food 2
Food 2
• ENERHEALTH BOTANICALS, LLC
Hikari Miso, White Miso Soybean Paste
|
5.7 | 208 | 33.3 | 33.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 16.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Spicy Meat S...
Food 1
Food 1
• HISTORY HOUSE
Spicy Meat Sauce, Spicy Meat
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1.9 | 100 | 3.3 | — | — | 6.7 | 10.0 |
|
Hoisin Sauce...
Food 2
Food 2
• MILKY WAY INT'L TRADING CORP
Hoisin Sauce, Hoisin
|
18.0 | 267 | 60.0 | 46.7 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brown Rice Miso
Food 1
Food 1
• SKY VALLEY FOODS INC.
Brown Rice Miso
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5.8 | 208 | 25.0 | 25.0 | — | 8.3 | 8.3 |
|
Chicken & Po...
Food 2
Food 2
• CJ AMERICA, INC.
Chicken & Pork Marinade Korean Bbq Original Sauce, Hot & Spicy, Pear & Apple
|
12.0 | 167 | 40.0 | 33.3 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hot Tikka Ma...
Food 1
Food 1
• PATAK'S
Hot Tikka Masala Spicy Curry Simmer Sauce
|
9.9 | 100 | 8.6 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 7.1 | 1.4 |
|
Hoisin Sauce...
Food 2
Food 2
• MILKY WAY INT'L TRADING CORP
Hoisin Sauce, Hoisin
|
18.0 | 267 | 60.0 | 46.7 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Soybean Paste
Food 1
Food 1
Soybean Paste
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5.8 | 208 | 25.0 | 25.0 | — | 8.3 | 8.3 |
|
Peanut Satay...
Food 2
Food 2
• WONDER NATURAL FOODS CORP
Peanut Satay Sauce, Spicy
|
23.6 | 158 | 22.8 | 10.5 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 5.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Whole Foods ...
Food 1
Food 1
• FINESSE RECORDS
Whole Foods Market, Red Curry Sauce
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5.7 | 357 | 21.4 | 14.3 | — | 35.7 | — |
|
Thai Sweet &...
Food 2
Food 2
• THAI CULINARY ARTS STUDIO LLC
Thai Sweet & Sour Sauce With Pineapple, Thai Sweet & Sour With Pineapple
|
14.0 | 94 | 21.9 | 15.6 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Roja Enchila...
Food 1
Food 1
• BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY
Roja Enchilada Sauce
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5.9 | 58 | 6.7 | — | 1.7 | 2.5 | — |
|
Sushi Wasabi...
Food 2
Food 2
• ADVANCED FRESH CONCEPTS CORP.
Sushi Wasabi, Sushi
|
4.0 | 200 | 40.0 | 40.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bold & Spicy...
Food 1
Food 1
• MR. BEVERAGES OLD TIME COCKTAIL MIXES
Bold & Spicy Blood Mix Mary
|
10.1 | 22 | 5.0 | 2.5 | 0.8 | — | 0.8 |
|
Inca's Food ...
Food 2
Food 2
• PERUVIAN IMPORT COMPANY
Inca's Food Chicha De Jora, 32 Fl Oz
|
12.0 | 22 | 6.0 | 3.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fermented Be...
Food 1
Food 1
• MUNDO PUBLISHING, CORP.
Fermented Bean Sauce With Chili, Chili
|
8.2 | 153 | 17.3 | 6.7 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 11.7 |
|
Sriracha Hot...
Food 2
Food 2
• B&G FOODS, INC.
Sriracha Hot & Tangy Taco Sauce, Sriracha Hot & Tangy
|
4.0 | 62 | 12.5 | 6.3 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Maggi, Thai ...
Food 1
Food 1
• L. J. MINOR CORP.
Maggi, Thai Style Green Curry Paste
|
2.0 | 250 | 16.7 | — | — | 16.7 | — |
|
Tamari Soy S...
Food 2
Food 2
• KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC.
Tamari Soy Sauce, Tamari Soy
|
4.0 | 100 | 13.3 | 6.7 | — | — | 6.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mole Negro C...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE KROGER CO.
Mole Negro Cooking Sauce, Mole Negro
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19.7 | 133 | 18.3 | 13.3 | 1.7 | 5.8 | 3.3 |
|
Cayenne Haba...
Food 2
Food 2
• ALL SPICE CAFE
Cayenne Habanero Sauce
|
1.5 | 160 | 6.7 | — | 1.7 | 13.3 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mole Verde M...
Food 1
Food 1
• HERDEZ S.A.
Mole Verde Mexican Sauce
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9.0 | 600 | 32.0 | 4.0 | 12.0 | 48.0 | 16.0 |
|
Organic Yell...
Food 2
Food 2
• MEKHALA
Organic Yellow Curry Paste, Yellow
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5.9 | 113 | 26.7 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 2.0 | 5.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hoisin Sauce...
Food 1
Food 1
• LEE KUM KEE (USA) FOODS INC.
Hoisin Sauce, Hoisin
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39.9 | 214 | 47.6 | 42.9 | — | 2.4 | — |
|
La Morena Ch...
Food 2
Food 2
• PRODUCTOS ALIMENTICIOS LA MORENA S.A.
La Morena Chipotle Sauce, 7 Oz
|
4.0 | 71 | 9.5 | 9.5 | — | 2.4 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mae Ploy, Re...
Food 1
Food 1
• USA UNDERWEAR LLC
Mae Ploy, Red Curry Paste
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2.0 | 100 | 20.0 | — | 10.0 | — | 10.0 |
|
Thai Red Cur...
Food 2
Food 2
• GLASSER BOWS, INC.
Thai Red Curry Fusion Of Coconut With Sweet Pineapple And Spicy Red Chilis Simmer Sauce, Thai Red Curry
|
25.4 | 148 | 9.2 | 2.8 | — | 11.3 | 2.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Island Teriy...
Food 1
Food 1
• SKY VALLEY FOODS INC.
Island Teriyaki Sauce & Marinade
|
3.9 | 133 | 13.3 | 13.3 | — | 6.7 | 6.7 |
|
Organic Teri...
Food 2
Food 2
• LITEHOUSE INC.
Organic Teriyaki Sauce, Teriyaki
|
10.0 | 147 | 29.4 | 29.4 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Spicy Mexica...
Food 1
Food 1
• AHOLD USA, INC.
Spicy Mexican Style Finishing Sauce
|
2.0 | 71 | 7.1 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — |
|
Mole Paste, ...
Food 2
Food 2
• BUENO ALIMENTOS, S.A.
Mole Paste, Mole
|
22.2 | 536 | 50.0 | 21.4 | 7.1 | 32.1 | 14.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mild Tomatil...
Food 1
Food 1
• LA VICTORIA FOODS INC.
Mild Tomatillo Lime Enchilada Sauce, Mild Tomatillo Lime Enchilada
|
11.9 | 117 | 10.0 | 1.7 | — | 8.3 | — |
|
Gourmet Teri...
Food 2
Food 2
• KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC.
Gourmet Teriyaki Marinade, Gourmet Teriyaki
|
11.9 | 139 | 33.3 | 27.8 | — | — | 5.6 |
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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