Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Balsamic Glaze
Marinade & Cooking Sauce, Chili Ginger, Chili Ginger
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Balsamic Glaze | Marinade & C... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 7.0g | 9.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g | 9.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Balsamic Glaze
Marinade & Cooking Sauce, Chili Ginger, Chili Ginger
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Balsamic Glaze
Serving size 15.0 MLg
% Daily Value*
* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
BALSAMIC VINEGAR OF MODENA, SUGAR, GRAPE JUICE CONCENTRATE, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM METABISULPHITE (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS).
Marinade & Cooking Sauce, Chili Ginger, Chili Ginger
Serving size 15.0 MLg
% Daily Value*
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
SUGAR, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, WATER, ORANGES, GINGER PUREE (GINGER, WATER, CITRIC ACID), LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, DRIED GARLIC, SPICES , DRIED RED BELL PEPPER, RED CHILI PEPPER, DRIED ORANGE PEEL, SALT, HONEY.
Ingredient Analysis
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Balsamic Glaze
Marinade & Cooking Sauce, C...
Food Tags
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Balsamic Glaze Tags
Marinade & Cooking Sauce, Chili Ginger, Chili Ginger Tags
Data Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: Balsamic Glaze has a BSI of 14.0 while Marinade & Cooking Sauce, Chili Ginger, Chili Ginger has a BSI of 18.0. Balsamic Glaze has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Balsamic Glaze appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 14.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Balsamic Glaze contains 46.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Marinade & Cooking Sauce, Chili Ginger, Chili Ginger contains 60.0g per 100g. Balsamic Glaze has 13.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Balsamic Glaze provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Marinade & Cooking Sauce, Chili Ginger, Chili Ginger. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
Use this comparison to make informed substitutions in your meals. The food with the lower BSI score will generally have less impact on your blood sugar. Consider pairing higher-impact foods with protein or fiber to help moderate blood glucose response.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the seasoning mixes, salts, marinades & tenderizers category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.