Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Sweet Chinese Five Spice Simmer Sauce
Cacciatore Simmer Sauce
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Sweet Chines... | Cacciatore S... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 27.0g | 6.0g |
| Sugars | 21.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 2.5g | 1.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Sweet Chinese Five Spice Simmer Sauce
Cacciatore Simmer Sauce
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Sweet Chinese Five Spice Simmer Sauce
Serving size 72.0 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:
SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), WATER, SUGAR, SALTED MIRIN (CORN SYRUP, FERMENTED RICE EXTRACT [RICE ALCOHOL, SALT, CITRIC ACID], WATER AND SALT), BROWN SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN, SESAME), GARLIC PUREE (GARLIC, VINEGAR), GINGER, RICE VINEGAR, CORN STARCH, LESS THAN 2%: ANISE, CLOVE, CINNAMON, BLACK PEPPER, FENNEL, SPICES, XANTHAN GUM, DRIED GARLIC.
Cacciatore Simmer Sauce
Serving size 120.0 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:
TOMATO PUREE, TOMATOES, WHITE MUSHROOMS, ONIONS, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, WHITE CHABLIS WINE, SALT, SUGAR, CORN STARCH, OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, THYME, BASIL, OREGANO, BLACK PEPPER, CITRIC ACID.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Cacciatore Simmer Sauce
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Sweet Chinese Five Spice Simmer 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: Sweet Chinese Five Spice Simmer Sauce has a BSI of 51.4 while Fresh & Easy, Cacciatore Simmer Sauce has a BSI of 7.9. Fresh & Easy, Cacciatore Simmer Sauce has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Fresh & Easy, Cacciatore Simmer Sauce appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 7.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Sweet Chinese Five Spice Simmer Sauce contains 37.5g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Fresh & Easy, Cacciatore Simmer Sauce contains 5.0g per 100g. Fresh & Easy, Cacciatore Simmer Sauce has 32.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Sweet Chinese Five Spice Simmer Sauce provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.7g in Fresh & Easy, Cacciatore Simmer 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 other cooking sauces category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.