Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sweet And So...
Food 1
Food 1
• PANOS BRANDS LLC
Sweet And Sour Sauce, Sweet And Sour
|
28.0 | 200 | 46.7 | 46.7 | — | — | — |
|
Super Sessio...
Food 2
Food 2
• LUNCH BOX HEROES
Super Session Soy Ginger Datil Sauce, Super Session
|
2.0 | 100 | 20.0 | 20.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gourmet Wasa...
Food 1
Food 1
• INK CONDIMENTS, LLC
Gourmet Wasabi Soy Sauce
|
4.0 | 67 | 13.3 | 6.7 | — | — | 6.7 |
|
Formosa Chil...
Food 2
Food 2
• MANDARIN SOY SAUCE INC
Formosa Chili Bean Sauce, Formosa Chili Bean
|
5.6 | 116 | 28.0 | 22.0 | — | — | 1.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mild Butter ...
Food 1
Food 1
• MAYA KAIMAL FOODS, LLC
Mild Butter Masala Indian Simmer Sauce, Mild Butter Masala
|
19.6 | 136 | 8.8 | 5.6 | 0.8 | 11.2 | 1.6 |
|
Chile Garlic...
Food 2
Food 2
• FISCHER & WIESER SPECIALTY FOODS, INC.
Chile Garlic Crisp Asian Everything Sauce, Chile Garlic Crisp
|
5.3 | 700 | 20.0 | — | 5.0 | 70.0 | 5.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Peppadew Pep...
Food 1
Food 1
• VEGGIELAND, LLC
Peppadew Pepper Soy Free Chickpea Tofu, Pepper
|
21.7 | 94 | 14.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 4.7 |
|
Ponzu Sauce
Food 2
Food 2
• THE KROGER CO.
Ponzu Sauce
|
4.0 | 67 | 13.3 | 6.7 | — | — | 6.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sweet Chili ...
Food 1
Food 1
• CONAGRA BRANDS, INC.
Sweet Chili Stir Fry Marinade Sauce, Sweet Chili
|
88.0 | 228 | 55.7 | 44.3 | — | — | — |
|
Aji Panca Ho...
Food 2
Food 2
• PERUVIAN IMPORT COMPANY
Aji Panca Hot Pepper Paste, Aji Panca Hot Pepper
|
2.0 | 180 | 40.0 | — | 20.0 | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Asian Home G...
Food 1
Food 1
• ASIAN HOME GOURMET (CPL) PTE LTD
Asian Home Gourmet, Spice Paste
|
13.5 | 423 | 53.9 | 46.2 | — | 23.1 | — |
|
Lowes Foods,...
Food 2
Food 2
• LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC.
Lowes Foods, Taco Sauce, Mild, Mild
|
4.0 | 33 | 6.7 | 3.3 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuong Ot Sri...
Food 1
Food 1
• HUY FONG FOODS INC.
Tuong Ot Sriracha, Sriracha Chili Sauce
|
2.0 | 100 | 20.0 | 20.0 | — | — | — |
|
Plum Sauce, ...
Food 2
Food 2
• PANOS BRANDS LLC
Plum Sauce, Plum
|
34.0 | 219 | 53.1 | 40.6 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mirasol Hot ...
Food 1
Food 1
• PERUVIAN IMPORT COMPANY
Mirasol Hot Pepper, Mirasol Hot
|
2.0 | 180 | 40.0 | — | 20.0 | — | — |
|
Mild Curry S...
Food 2
Food 2
• AQUA-CLEAR TACKLE
Mild Curry Simmer Sauce, Mild
|
11.9 | 70 | 10.9 | 7.8 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ginger Wasab...
Food 1
Food 1
• CINCINNATI PRESERVING COMPANY
Ginger Wasabi Sauce, Ginger Wasabi
|
3.9 | 214 | 28.6 | 28.6 | — | 14.3 | — |
|
Chili Ponzu ...
Food 2
Food 2
• KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC.
Chili Ponzu Citrus Seasoned Dressing & Sauce, Chili Ponzu
|
10.0 | 133 | 33.3 | 33.3 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Peppadew Pep...
Food 1
Food 1
• VEGGIELAND, LLC
Peppadew Pepper Soy Free Chickpea Tofu, Pepper
|
21.7 | 94 | 14.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 4.7 |
|
Red Sriracha...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Red Sriracha Chili Sauce, Red Sriracha Chili
|
2.0 | 83 | 16.7 | 16.7 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Honey Sesame...
Food 1
Food 1
• GREYSTAR PRODUCTS, INC.
Honey Sesame Sauce, Honey Sesame
|
27.9 | 194 | 38.9 | 36.1 | — | 2.8 | — |
|
Uncle Chen, ...
Food 2
Food 2
• U. F. UNION INTERNATIONAL FOOD
Uncle Chen, Fresh Ground Chili Paste, Chiliciously Hot, Chiliciously Hot
|
2.0 | 83 | 16.7 | 16.7 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Spicy Sichua...
Food 1
Food 1
• SAFEWAY, INC.
Spicy Sichuan Pepper Stir Fry Sauce, Spicy Sichuan Pepper
|
7.8 | 167 | 13.3 | 10.0 | — | 11.7 | 3.3 |
|
Yellow Curry...
Food 2
Food 2
• ALLIED OLD ENGLISH INC.
Yellow Curry Paste
|
2.0 | 133 | 20.0 | — | 13.3 | — | 6.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sweet & Spic...
Food 1
Food 1
• MELINDA'S FOODS, LLC
Sweet & Spicy Sticky Asian Wing Sauce, Sweet & Spicy Sticky Asian Wing
|
4.0 | 200 | 40.0 | 40.0 | — | — | — |
|
Butter Masal...
Food 2
Food 2
• FUEGO LIVING LLC
Butter Masala Sauce
|
5.9 | 88 | 7.0 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 7.0 | 1.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Korean Style...
Food 1
Food 1
• CJ AMERICA, INC.
Korean Style Go Chu Jang Mayo Sauce
|
3.6 | 600 | 13.3 | 6.7 | — | 60.0 | — |
|
Premium Seaf...
Food 2
Food 2
• LUNDS INC
Premium Seafood Sauce
|
6.0 | 65 | 12.9 | 9.7 | 3.2 | — | 3.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Real Wasabi
Food 1
Food 1
• SASHIMI
Real Wasabi
|
2.0 | 222 | 22.2 | 22.2 | — | — | — |
|
Buffalo Chee...
Food 2
Food 2
• NEW SEASONS MARKET, LLC
Buffalo Cheese Sauce, Buffalo Cheese
|
7.7 | 233 | 6.7 | 3.3 | — | 18.3 | 6.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sweet Chilli...
Food 1
Food 1
• THEPPADUNG PORN COCONUT CO
Sweet Chilli Sauce
|
40.0 | 267 | 66.7 | 63.3 | — | — | — |
|
Roasted Garl...
Food 2
Food 2
• KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC.
Roasted Garlic Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce, Roasted Garlic Teriyaki
|
5.9 | 133 | 20.0 | 20.0 | — | — | 6.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wet Tamarind...
Food 1
Food 1
• APNA
Wet Tamarind Cooking Paste
|
19.9 | 288 | 68.8 | — | 6.2 | — | 3.1 |
|
Spicy Noodle...
Food 2
Food 2
• YING'S KITCHEN, INC.
Spicy Noodle Sauce, Spicy
|
3.9 | 192 | 15.4 | 7.7 | — | 11.5 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Hois...
Food 1
Food 1
• CE DE CANDY, INC.
Organic Hoisin Asian Fusion Sauce For Dipping & Grilling, Hoisin
|
6.0 | 100 | 20.0 | 13.3 | — | — | — |
|
Tangy Apple ...
Food 2
Food 2
• SINTO GOURMET
Tangy Apple Gochu Jang Korean Hotsauce, Tangy Apple
|
4.0 | 200 | 40.0 | 40.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Honey Gochuj...
Food 1
Food 1
• BIBIBOP
Honey Gochujang Savory, Sweet & Spicy Sauce, Honey Gochujang
|
31.7 | 216 | 43.2 | 32.4 | — | 2.7 | 2.7 |
|
Thai Sweet C...
Food 2
Food 2
• J-LEK
Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
|
32.0 | 200 | 53.3 | 46.7 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Stir Fry Sau...
Food 1
Food 1
• SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC.
Stir Fry Sauce, Stir Fry
|
7.9 | 111 | 22.2 | 16.7 | — | — | 5.6 |
|
Red Sriracha...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Red Sriracha Chili Sauce, Red Sriracha Chili
|
2.0 | 83 | 16.7 | 16.7 | — | — | — |
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.