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Medium Red Enchilada Sauce
Fareway Stores, Inc.Sauce
Allied Old English, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Medium Red E... | Sauce |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 3.0g | 4.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Medium Red Enchilada Sauce
Sauce
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Nutritional Labels
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Medium Red Enchilada Sauce
Serving size 60.0 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:
WATER, TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUGAR, CHILI PEPPER, SOYBEAN OIL, CITRIC ACID, ONION POWDER, RED PEPPER, NATURAL FLAVORS
Sauce
Serving size 18.0 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, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, EXTRACT OF SOYA BEANS, OYSTER EXTRACT, YEAST EXTRACT, WHEAT FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR, SODIUM BENZOATE, CITRIC ACID.
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Medium Red Enchilada Sauce
Sauce
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Medium Red Enchilada Sauce 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: Medium Red Enchilada Sauce has a BSI of 6.0 while Sauce has a BSI of 8.0. Medium Red Enchilada Sauce has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Medium Red Enchilada Sauce appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 6.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Medium Red Enchilada Sauce contains 5.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Sauce contains 22.2g per 100g. Medium Red Enchilada Sauce has 17.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Medium Red Enchilada Sauce provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in 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.
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.