Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Mexican Mole Sauce
Herdez S.A.Sauce
Allied Old English, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Mexican Mole... | Sauce |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 12.0g | 4.0g |
| Sugars | 5.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 11.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Mexican Mole Sauce
Sauce
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Nutritional Labels
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Mexican Mole Sauce
Serving size 27.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 5.0g 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:
SOYBEAN OIL, CRACKERS (WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, BAKING SODA), CHILE PEPPERS, SUGAR, SESAME SEEDS, PEANUTS, WHEAT BRAN, IODIZED SALT (CONTAINS POTASSIUM IODATE), LESS THAN 2% OF CARAMEL COLOR (SULFITES), FERMENTED CACAO, NATURAL FLAVOR, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE
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.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Mexican Mole Sauce
Minerals
Sauce
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Ingredient Analysis
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Mexican Mole Sauce
Sauce
Food Tags
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Mexican Mole Sauce Tags
Sauce 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: Mexican Mole Sauce has a BSI of 18.3 while Sauce has a BSI of 8.0. Sauce has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Sauce appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 8.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Mexican Mole Sauce contains 44.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Sauce contains 22.2g per 100g. Sauce has 22.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Mexican Mole Sauce provides 7.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Sauce. Mexican Mole Sauce provides 7.4g 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.