Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pasta Sauce, Spicy Red Bell Pepper
Old El Paso, Mild Guacamole Chunky
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pasta Sauce,... | Old El Paso,... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 9.0g | 2.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 1.0g | 2.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Pasta Sauce, Spicy Red Bell Pepper
Old El Paso, Mild Guacamole Chunky
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Nutritional Labels
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Pasta Sauce, Spicy Red Bell Pepper
Serving size 125.0 Gg
% 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:
TOMATOES (DICED TOMATOES AND TOMATO PASTE), WATER, RED BELL PEPPER, DEHYDRATED ONIONS, SUGAR, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, RED WINE, SALT, GARLIC, SPICES, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, VINEGAR.
Old El Paso, Mild Guacamole Chunky
Serving size 30.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available 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:
GUACAMOLE: AVOCADO, TOMATO, ONION, JALAPENO, LIME JUICE, CILANTRO, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2%: CULTURED DEXTROSE, SALT, GARLIC, CALCIUM ASCORBATE, SPICES, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE) AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE); SALSA: TOMATOES, ONIONS, JALAPENO PEPPERS, GARLIC (GARLIC, WATER, PHOSPHORIC ACID), SALT, CILANTRO, CONTAINS LESS THAN 1%: LEMON JUICE, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE) AND XANTHAN GUM.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Pasta Sauce, Spicy Red Bell Pepper 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: Pasta Sauce, Spicy Red Bell Pepper has a BSI of 16.0 while Old El Paso, Mild Guacamole Chunky has a BSI of 2.0. Old El Paso, Mild Guacamole Chunky has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Old El Paso, Mild Guacamole Chunky appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 2.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Pasta Sauce, Spicy Red Bell Pepper contains 7.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Old El Paso, Mild Guacamole Chunky contains 6.7g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Pasta Sauce, Spicy Red Bell Pepper provides 0.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.3g in Old El Paso, Mild Guacamole Chunky. Old El Paso, Mild Guacamole Chunky provides 2.5g 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 prepared pasta & pizza sauces category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.