Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
General Tso's Sauce
Country Barley Miso
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | General Tso'... | Country Barl... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 10.0g | 2.0g |
| Sugars | 8.0g | 0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 0.5g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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General Tso's Sauce
Country Barley Miso
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Nutritional Labels
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General Tso's Sauce
Serving size 33.0 Gg
% 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:
WATER, BROWN SUGAR, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, RICE VINEGAR, HOISIN SAUCE (SUGAR, WATER, FERMENTED SOYBEAN [WATER, SOYBEAN, WHEAT FLOUR], SALT, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, RICE VINEGAR, GARLIC, SESAME PASTE, LEMON, SPICES [MUSTARD], CARAMEL COLOR, CHILI, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM), CORN STARCH, SHERRY WINE (SALT), ROASTED GARLIC, GINGER PUREE (GINGER, WATER), TOASTED SESAME OIL, ORANGE PEEL (ORANGE PEEL, WATER, CITRIC ACID), DRIED RED BELL PEPPERS, CRUSHED RED PEPPERS.
Country Barley Miso
Serving size 10.0 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:
ORGANIC WHOLE SOYBEANS, ORGANIC HANDMADE BARLEY KOJI, SUN DRIED SEA SALT, BLUE RIDGE MTN WELL WATER, KOJI SPORES.
Ingredient Analysis
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General Tso's Sauce
Country Barley Miso
Food 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: General Tso's Sauce, General Tso's has a BSI of 17.9 while Country Barley Miso has a BSI of 3.9. Country Barley Miso has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Country Barley Miso appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 3.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
General Tso's Sauce, General Tso's contains 30.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Country Barley Miso contains 20.0g per 100g. Country Barley Miso has 10.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
General Tso's Sauce, General Tso's provides 3.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0g in Country Barley Miso. General Tso's Sauce, General Tso's provides 3.0g more fiber, which can help slow glucose absorption.
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 oriental, mexican & ethnic sauces category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.