Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Gochujang Korean Fermented Chili Sauce has less impact on blood sugar than Plum Sauce

Gochujang Korean Fermented Chili Sauce

Plum Sauce

Gochujang Korean Fermented Chili Sauce
BSI: 18 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 20.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 10.0g Raises blood sugar 20.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 9.0g Digestible carbs 18.0
Protein 1.0g Moderates impact -0.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 18

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Plum Sauce
BSI: 42 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 38.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 21.0g Raises blood sugar 42.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 21.0g Digestible carbs 42.0
Fat 1.0g Slows digestion -0.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 42

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Gochujang Korean Fermented Chili Sauce

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Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Jayone Foods, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Gochujang Korean Fermented Chili Sauce, Gochujang

Plum Sauce

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Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Kikkoman Sales Usa, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Plum Sauce, Plum

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Gochujang Ko... Plum Sauce
Carbs 10.0g 21.0g
Sugars 2.0g 20.0g
Fiber 1.0g 0g
Protein 1.0g 0.0g
Fat 0.0g 1.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Gochujang Korean Fermented Chili Sauce

Serving size 20.0 Gg

Calories 45

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 550.0mg 24%
Total Carbohydrates 10.0g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 2.0g

* 7.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 1.0g 2%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 0.0mg 0%

* 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:

RICE, NON-GMO CORN SYRUP, HOT PEPPER SEASONING (RED CHILI PEPPER POWDER, WATER, SALT, GARLIC, ONION), WATER, SALT, GRAIN ALCOHOL.

Plum Sauce

Serving size 38.0 Gg

Calories 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.0g 1%

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Sodium 320.0mg 14%
Total Carbohydrates 21.0g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 20.0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 0.0g 0%

* 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:

INGREDIENTS: SUGAR, WATER, PLUM PUREE, VINEGAR, GINGER, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, FERMENTED WHEAT PROTEIN, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM.

Ingredient Analysis

Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.

Gochujang Korean Fermented ...

Total Ingredients
10
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🌿 Natural
🧂 Seasoning

Plum Sauce

Total Ingredients
10
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🔄 Emulsifier
⬜ Filler
🍚 High GI Carb
+ 3 more
Note: Processing levels are calculated based on ingredient count and presence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Foundation foods show basic processing info, while branded foods include detailed ingredient detection.

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Gochujang Korean Fermented Chili Sauce Tags

✨ Clean Machine

Plum Sauce Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
Diet Compatibility
Blood Sugar Impact
Ingredient Characteristics

Data Quality

This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Jayone Foods, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2410981

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Brand Kikkoman Sales Usa, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 67/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 2020630

Report Data Issues for Plum Sauce