Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Cooking & Grilling Sauce, Jamaican Jerk
Original Barbecue Sauce
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Cooking & Gr... | Original Bar... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 4.0g | 18.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 16.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Cooking & Grilling Sauce, Jamaican Jerk
Original Barbecue Sauce
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Cooking & Grilling Sauce, Jamaican Jerk
Serving size 15.0 MLg
% Daily Value*
* 2.0g 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:
WATER, GLUTEN FREE SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, SALT, SUGAR, CORN STARCH), BROWN SUGAR, VINEGAR, ONION PUREE, ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, CANOLA OIL, GARLIC PUREE, SALT, BLACK PEPPER, ALLSPICE, XANTHAN GUM, CINNAMON, DEHYDRATED GINGER, DRIED THYME, CAYENNE PEPPER, CRUSHED RED PEPPER, SAVORY, DRIED SAGE, DEHYDRATED GREEN ONION.
Original Barbecue Sauce
Serving size 37.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 2.0g 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:
SUGAR, DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, TOMATO PASTE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MOLASSES, SALT, PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, CONTAINS 1% OR LESS OF: NATURAL FLAVOR, SPICE, CARAMEL COLOR, XANTHAN GUM, GARLIC POWDER, TAMARIND EXTRACT.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Cooking & Grilling Sau...
Minerals
Original Barbecue Sauce
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Ingredient Analysis
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Cooking & Grilling Sauce, J...
Original Barbecue Sauce
Food Tags
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Cooking & Grilling Sauce, Jamaican Jerk Tags
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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: Cooking & Grilling Sauce, Jamaican Jerk has a BSI of 7.9 while Original Barbecue Sauce has a BSI of 36.0. Cooking & Grilling Sauce, Jamaican Jerk has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cooking & Grilling Sauce, Jamaican Jerk appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 7.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Cooking & Grilling Sauce, Jamaican Jerk contains 26.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Original Barbecue Sauce contains 48.7g per 100g. Cooking & Grilling Sauce, Jamaican Jerk has 22.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Cooking & Grilling Sauce, Jamaican Jerk provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Original Barbecue Sauce. 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.
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