Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Stir Fry Sau...
Food 1
Food 1
• AHOLD USA, INC.
Stir Fry Sauce, Sriracha
|
8.0 | 147 | 23.5 | 17.7 | — | — | — |
|
Ponzu Citrus...
Food 2
Food 2
• KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC.
Ponzu Citrus Seasoned Dressing & Sauce, Ponzu Citrus
|
4.0 | 67 | 13.3 | 6.7 | — | — | 6.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Molonay Tubi...
Food 1
Food 1
• TOPO-LOGIC SYSTEMS, INC.
Molonay Tubilderborst, Curry Ketchup
|
6.0 | 59 | 17.7 | 11.8 | — | — | — |
|
Carnitas Mex...
Food 2
Food 2
• TARGET STORES
Carnitas Mexican Inspired Cooking Sauce, Carnitas
|
13.8 | 143 | 11.4 | 5.7 | 1.4 | 10.0 | 1.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Taco Seasoni...
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Taco Seasoning Sauce, Taco
|
6.0 | 50 | 10.0 | 3.3 | — | 1.7 | — |
|
Medium No4 T...
Food 2
Food 2
• CORINE'S CUISINE, INC.
Medium No4 Thai Spicy Nam Pla, Lime & Cilantro Sauce, No4 Thai
|
4.0 | 35 | 7.1 | 3.5 | — | — | 3.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Big Cup Unsw...
Food 1
Food 1
• KNOUSE FOODS, INC/MUSSELMAN DV
Big Cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce
|
29.9 | 41 | 10.0 | 9.4 | 1.2 | — | — |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Black Pepper...
Food 1
Food 1
• NIPPON SHOKKEN U.S.A. INC.
Black Pepper Sauce, Black Pepper
|
9.9 | 111 | 27.8 | 16.7 | — | — | 5.6 |
|
Shrimp Scamp...
Food 2
Food 2
• ASHMAN DISTRIBUTING CO.
Shrimp Scampi Marinade And Sauce
|
1.9 | 333 | 6.7 | — | — | 33.3 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Medium Enchi...
Food 1
Food 1
• B&G FOODS, INC.
Medium Enchilada Sauce, Medium
|
3.9 | 25 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.7 |
|
Lee, Oyster ...
Food 2
Food 2
• WILDWOOD HERBAL
Lee, Oyster Sauce
|
4.0 | 67 | 13.3 | 6.7 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mild Orange ...
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Mild Orange Ginger Stir Fry Sauce, Mild Orange Ginger
|
20.0 | 129 | 28.6 | 25.7 | — | — | — |
|
Tikka Masala...
Food 2
Food 2
• CAROLINAS VINTAGE, LLC
Tikka Masala Sauce
|
13.8 | 109 | 6.4 | 5.5 | — | 8.2 | 1.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Miso Paste, ...
Food 1
Food 1
• SCENARIO INTERNATIONAL LLC
Miso Paste, Chili Pepper
|
2.0 | 140 | 20.0 | — | — | — | 3.4 |
|
Teriyaki Sau...
Food 2
Food 2
• CONAGRA FROZEN FOODS
Teriyaki Sauce, Teriyaki
|
9.9 | 139 | 27.8 | 22.2 | — | — | 5.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Enchilada Si...
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Enchilada Simmer Sauce, Enchilada
|
15.7 | 86 | 7.8 | 4.7 | 1.6 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
|
Mild Butter ...
Food 2
Food 2
• AQUA-CLEAR TACKLE
Mild Butter Chicken Curry Simmer Sauce, Butter Chicken
|
11.8 | 94 | 10.9 | 6.3 | 1.6 | 6.3 | 1.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mai, Soy Sauce
Food 1
Food 1
• K. P. SANGHVI INC
Mai, Soy Sauce
|
4.0 | 67 | 13.3 | 6.7 | — | — | 6.7 |
|
Tamari Ginge...
Food 2
Food 2
• AHOLD USA, INC.
Tamari Ginger Teriyaki Gourmet Sauce
|
8.0 | 133 | 26.7 | 20.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Asian Gourme...
Food 1
Food 1
• UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.
Asian Gourmet, Dipping & Grilling Sauce
|
12.0 | 167 | 40.0 | 40.0 | — | — | — |
|
Mild Coconut...
Food 2
Food 2
• MAYA KAIMAL FOODS, LLC
Mild Coconut Korma Indian Simmer Sauce, Mild Coconut Korma
|
17.7 | 72 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 8.8 | 1.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mole Verde M...
Food 1
Food 1
• HERDEZ S.A.
Mole Verde Mexican Sauce
|
15.7 | 96 | 8.0 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 5.6 | 4.0 |
|
Premium Wasabi
Food 2
Food 2
• WISMETTAC ASIAN FOODS, INC.
Premium Wasabi
|
3.9 | 300 | 40.0 | — | — | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Original Coc...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE NEW PRIMAL, LLC
Original Coconut Aminos Soy Sauce Alternative, Original
|
16.0 | 233 | 53.3 | 40.0 | — | — | — |
|
Delpozzo, Su...
Food 2
Food 2
• MEDIA GALLERIES, INC.
Delpozzo, Sunday Sauce
|
9.8 | 67 | 5.8 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 4.2 | 0.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
All Natural ...
Food 1
Food 1
• MARUKOME USA.,INC
All Natural Miso
|
3.9 | 167 | 20.0 | — | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 |
|
Weis, Gourme...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEIS MARKETS, INC.
Weis, Gourmet Horseraddish Spread
|
1.9 | 400 | 20.0 | 20.0 | — | 30.0 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Miso, Soybea...
Food 1
Food 1
• ENERHEALTH BOTANICALS, LLC
Miso, Soybean Paste.
|
7.6 | 208 | 33.3 | 33.3 | — | 8.3 | 16.7 |
|
Mole Sauce
Food 2
Food 2
• SKY VALLEY FOODS INC.
Mole Sauce
|
2.0 | 67 | 6.7 | 6.7 | — | 3.3 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ht Traders, ...
Food 1
Food 1
• HARRIS-TEETER INC.
Ht Traders, Sriracha Sauce
|
10.0 | 118 | 29.4 | 23.5 | — | — | — |
|
Arby's Sauce...
Food 2
Food 2
• T. MARZETTI COMPANY
Arby's Sauce, 16 Fl Oz
|
16.0 | 118 | 23.5 | 11.8 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sauce For Le...
Food 1
Food 1
• LEE KUM KEE CO. LTD.
Sauce For Lettuce Wrap, Lettuce Wrap
|
29.7 | 231 | 38.5 | 33.3 | — | 7.7 | — |
|
Stir Fry Sau...
Food 2
Food 2
• KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC.
Stir Fry Sauce, Stir Fry
|
6.0 | 133 | 20.0 | 20.0 | — | — | 2.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Burman's, Ho...
Food 1
Food 1
• ALDI INC.
Burman's, Horseradish Sauce, Original, Original
|
1.9 | 400 | 20.0 | 20.0 | — | 30.0 | — |
|
Citrus Pollo...
Food 2
Food 2
• GREYSTAR PRODUCTS, INC.
Citrus Pollo Asado Marinade, Citrus Pollo Asado
|
5.8 | 250 | 18.8 | 6.3 | — | 18.8 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Horseradish ...
Food 1
Food 1
• KOWALSKI COMPANIES INC.
Horseradish Aioli
|
3.7 | 536 | 7.1 | 3.6 | — | 53.6 | — |
|
New Orleans ...
Food 2
Food 2
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
New Orleans Cajun Marinade
|
10.0 | 133 | 33.3 | 26.7 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Grilling Sau...
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Grilling Sauce, Teriyaki
|
21.7 | 176 | 32.4 | 26.5 | — | 4.4 | 2.9 |
|
Harvest Cree...
Food 2
Food 2
• CRIDER'S, INC.
Harvest Creek, Chunk White Chicken Teriyaki Sauce
|
9.8 | 89 | 8.9 | 3.6 | — | 1.8 | 10.7 |
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.