Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Tamari Soy Sauce has less impact on blood sugar than Sweet & Sour Simmer Sauce

Tamari Soy Sauce

Sweet & Sour Simmer Sauce

Tamari Soy Sauce
BSI: 2 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 15.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 1.0g Raises blood sugar 2.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 1.0g Digestible carbs 2.0
Protein 2.0g Moderates impact -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 2

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

Sweet & Sour Simmer Sauce
BSI: 24 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 57.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 13.0g Raises blood sugar 26.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.1
Net Carbs 12.0g Digestible carbs 24.0
Fat 0.5g Slows digestion -0.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 24

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

Tamari Soy Sauce

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

Full Food Name

Tamari Soy Sauce, Tamari

Sweet & Sour Simmer Sauce

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Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Seeds Of Change Incorporated Branded

Full Food Name

Sweet & Sour Simmer Sauce, Sweet & Sour

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Tamari Soy S... Sweet & Sour...
Carbs 1.0g 13.0g
Sugars 0g 10.0g
Fiber 0g 1.0g
Protein 2.0g 0.0g
Fat 0.0g 0.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Tamari Soy Sauce

Serving size 15.0 MLg

Calories 15

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Sodium 1020.0mg 44%
Total Carbohydrates 1.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g

* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* 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, SOYBEANS, SALT, WHEAT, ALCOHOL, GLUCOSE.

Sweet & Sour Simmer Sauce

Serving size 57.0 Gg

Calories 60

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.5g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 149.9mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 13.0g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 10.0g

* 2.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 0.0g 0%
Calcium 5.1mg 0%
Iron 0.0mg 0%
Potassium 47.9mg 1%

* 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; CANE SUGAR*; RICE VINEGAR*; PINEAPPLE*; ONIONS*; TOMATO PASTE*; CORN STARCH*; SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS*, WHEAT*, SALT); SESAME OIL*; SEA SALT; SPICES*; LOCUST BEAN GUM*; PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR)*; GARLIC POWDER*.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

Tamari Soy Sauce

Minerals

Iron 13% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Sweet & Sour Simmer Sauce

Minerals

Calcium 1% DV
Potassium 2% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Tamari Soy Sauce

Total Ingredients
6
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🌿 Natural
🧂 Seasoning

Sweet & Sour Simmer Sauce

Total Ingredients
4
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
🌿 Natural
+ 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.

Food Tags

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Tamari Soy Sauce Tags

✨ Clean Machine

Sweet & Sour Simmer 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 Kikkoman Sales Usa, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 50/100
Quality Tier Low
USDA Food Record ID 2084199

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Brand Seeds Of Change Incorporated
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1953512

Report Data Issues for Sweet & Sour Simmer Sauce