Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fire Roasted...
Food 1
Food 1
• BORDER FOODS INC.
Fire Roasted Bourbon Red Mexican Cooking Sauce, Fire Roasted Bourbon Red
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15.9 | 92 | 13.9 | 9.2 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 1.5 |
|
Sweet Chili ...
Food 2
Food 2
• CONAGRA FROZEN FOODS
Sweet Chili Sauce, Sweet Chili
|
18.0 | 114 | 25.7 | 20.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
The Big Kahu...
Food 1
Food 1
• PS SEASONING & SPICES INC.
The Big Kahuna Pineapple Teriyaki Sauce, The Big Kahuna
|
11.8 | 167 | 40.0 | 33.3 | — | — | 6.7 |
|
Taco Sauce, ...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEIS MARKETS, INC.
Taco Sauce, Medium
|
4.0 | 62 | 12.5 | 6.3 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
The Original...
Food 1
Food 1
• KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC.
The Original Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce
|
4.0 | 100 | 13.3 | 13.3 | — | — | 6.7 |
|
Sesame Sauce...
Food 2
Food 2
• CONAGRA FROZEN FOODS
Sesame Sauce, Sesame
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11.9 | 106 | 18.2 | 15.2 | — | 3.0 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Teriyaki Sau...
Food 1
Food 1
• 5TH & LENORA, INC.
Teriyaki Sauce, Ginger Pineapple
|
12.0 | 179 | 42.9 | 42.9 | — | — | — |
|
Mexican Styl...
Food 2
Food 2
• TIO FRANK'S LLC
Mexican Style Green Chile Sauce
|
6.0 | 50 | 10.0 | 3.3 | — | 1.7 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Oaxaca Mexic...
Food 1
Food 1
• BUENO ALIMENTOS, S.A.
Oaxaca Mexican Condiment Sauce
|
18.6 | 500 | 39.3 | 14.3 | 3.6 | 32.1 | 10.7 |
|
Sandwich Sau...
Food 2
Food 2
• TONY CHACHERE'S CREOLE FOODS OF OPELOUSAS, INC.
Sandwich Sauce Spicy Sweet
|
9.6 | 333 | 16.7 | 13.3 | — | 30.0 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mole Cocina ...
Food 1
Food 1
• LA TORTILLA FACTORY INC
Mole Cocina Mexicana Sauce, Mole
|
9.9 | 73 | 9.7 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 4.0 | 1.6 |
|
Coconut Amin...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Coconut Aminos, Coconut
|
8.0 | 100 | 26.7 | 20.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
La Choy, Gen...
Food 1
Food 1
• CONAGRA BRANDS, INC.
La Choy, General Tao Sauce
|
29.7 | 150 | 25.0 | 16.7 | — | 4.2 | 1.7 |
|
Thai Style C...
Food 2
Food 2
• AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC
Thai Style Chili Sweet Sauce, Thai Style Chili Sweet
|
29.5 | 176 | 44.1 | 38.2 | 0.7 | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mixed Pickle...
Food 1
Food 1
• LOGIC NUTRITION, INC.
Mixed Pickle, Hot Chili, Piment Fort
|
3.9 | 150 | 15.0 | — | 5.0 | 10.0 | — |
|
Teriyaki Sau...
Food 2
Food 2
• LEE KUM KEE CO. LTD.
Teriyaki Sauce, Teriyaki
|
17.9 | 148 | 33.3 | 33.3 | — | — | 3.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Peanut Flavo...
Food 1
Food 1
• UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.
Peanut Flavored Sauce, Peanut
|
13.4 | 273 | 21.2 | 21.2 | — | 15.2 | 9.1 |
|
Sesame Dippi...
Food 2
Food 2
• MIZKAN AMERICA, INC.
Sesame Dipping Sauce
|
19.0 | 433 | 33.3 | 26.7 | — | 30.0 | 3.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chili Skille...
Food 1
Food 1
• MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC.
Chili Skillet Sauce, Chili
|
10.0 | 78 | 13.3 | 4.4 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 2.2 |
|
Wasabi Sauce...
Food 2
Food 2
• KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC.
Wasabi Sauce For Sandwiches And Dipping, Wasabi
|
1.9 | 200 | 20.0 | — | — | 20.0 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Campbell's, ...
Food 1
Food 1
• CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY
Campbell's, Slow Cooker Sauces, Mexican Red Chile Taco
|
9.9 | 50 | 10.0 | 3.3 | 1.7 | — | 1.7 |
|
Rojo Mole Sa...
Food 2
Food 2
• YA OAXACA, LLC
Rojo Mole Sauce, Rojo
|
15.6 | 205 | 17.5 | 12.3 | 3.5 | 15.8 | 1.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Trader Joe's...
Food 1
Food 1
• RHYTHM U.S.A. INC.
Trader Joe's, Satay Peanut Sauce
|
0.0 | 167 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 13.3 | 6.7 |
|
Seasoning Sauce
Food 2
Food 2
• GOLDEN MOUNTAIN
Seasoning Sauce
|
2.0 | 100 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 13.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Green Enchil...
Food 1
Food 1
• BRUCE FOODS, INC.
Green Enchilada Sauce, Mild, Mild
|
2.0 | 33 | 3.3 | — | 1.7 | 1.7 | — |
|
Lite Soy Sau...
Food 2
Food 2
• ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC.
Lite Soy Sauce Reduced Sodium All Purpose Seasoning, Lite Soy Sauce
|
4.0 | 67 | 13.3 | 6.7 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Premium Soy ...
Food 1
Food 1
• SOPHIA FOODS INC.
Premium Soy Sauce, Authentic Asian
|
4.0 | 60 | 13.3 | 6.7 | — | — | 6.7 |
|
Jezebel Sauce
Food 2
Food 2
• CURRENT'S TACKLE
Jezebel Sauce
|
27.5 | 200 | 46.7 | 40.0 | 0.8 | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Thai Red Cur...
Food 1
Food 1
• KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC.
Thai Red Curry Sauce, Thai Red
|
15.7 | 159 | 14.3 | 9.5 | 1.6 | 9.5 | 1.6 |
|
Soy Vay, Mar...
Food 2
Food 2
• SOY VAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
Soy Vay, Marinade & Dip, Spicy'n Sweet Chili Heat, Spicy'n Sweet Chili Heat
|
17.7 | 237 | 47.4 | 42.1 | — | 2.6 | 5.3 |
| 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 | — |
|
Medium Green...
Food 2
Food 2
• FLAGSHIP FOOD GROUP NORTH AMERICA LLC
Medium Green Chile Vegetarian Sauce, Medium Green Chile
|
24.1 | 31 | 5.7 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Seoul Style ...
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Seoul Style Pourable Taco Cart Sauce With Tomatoes, Jalapenos, Soy Sauce & Balsamic Vinegar, Seoul Style
|
4.0 | 50 | 10.0 | 6.7 | 3.3 | — | 3.3 |
|
Brown Rice Miso
Food 2
Food 2
• BISON GEAR AND ENGINEERING
Brown Rice Miso
|
7.9 | 133 | 26.7 | 6.7 | — | — | 6.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mild Green C...
Food 1
Food 1
• B&G FOODS, INC.
Mild Green Chile Enchilada Sauce, Mild Green Chile
|
6.0 | 42 | 5.0 | 1.7 | — | 2.5 | — |
|
Paste For Ma...
Food 2
Food 2
• AXIOM APPAREL GROUP INC.
Paste For Malabari Chicken Stew Concentrate For Sauce
|
17.0 | 400 | 40.0 | 20.0 | 4.0 | 20.0 | 12.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ayam, Malays...
Food 1
Food 1
Ayam, Malaysian Satay Sauce, Mild, Mild
|
23.2 | 200 | 16.5 | 4.7 | 2.4 | 12.9 | 5.9 |
|
Hot Spicy Th...
Food 2
Food 2
• SIMPLY ASIA FOODS, INC.
Hot Spicy Thai Mango Dipping & All Purpose Sauce, Hot Spicy Thai Mango
|
26.0 | 167 | 43.3 | 33.3 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
General Tso'...
Food 1
Food 1
• FRONTIER COOPERATIVE HERBS
General Tso's Simmer Sauce, General Tso's
|
15.9 | 117 | 26.7 | 20.0 | — | — | 3.3 |
|
Maya Kaimal,...
Food 2
Food 2
• MAYA KAIMAL FOODS, LLC
Maya Kaimal, Vindaloo Indian Simmer Sauce, Spicy, Tangy Coconut & Chili, Spicy, Tangy Coconut & Chili
|
11.8 | 94 | 7.6 | 4.7 | 1.9 | 6.6 | 1.9 |
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.
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