Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Traditional Cocktail Sauce
Cincinnati Preserving CompanyFresh Mild Salsa
Mitchells Fresh Salsa LlcComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Traditional ... | Fresh Mild S... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 15.0g | 1.0g |
| Sugars | 11.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Traditional Cocktail Sauce
Fresh Mild Salsa
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Nutritional Labels
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Traditional Cocktail Sauce
Serving size 66.0 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:
TOMATOES, WATER, SUGAR, HORSERADISH, WHITE VINEGAR, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, CARAMEL COLOR, SPICES, TAMARIND, NATURAL FLAVOR), SALT, MUSTARD OIL, ONIONS, GARLIC, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID.
Fresh Mild Salsa
Serving size 30.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 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, ONIONS, CIDER VINEGAR, CILANTRO, JALAPENO SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, JALAPENO PEPPER, WATER, SALT, CORN STARCH, XANTHAN GUM, ASCORBIC ACID), SALT, PEPPER.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Traditional Cocktail S...
Vitamins
Minerals
Fresh Mild Salsa
Vitamins
Ingredient Analysis
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Traditional Cocktail Sauce
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Food 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: Traditional Cocktail Sauce has a BSI of 26.0 while Fresh Mild Salsa has a BSI of 2.0. Fresh Mild Salsa has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Fresh Mild Salsa 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.
Traditional Cocktail Sauce contains 22.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Fresh Mild Salsa contains 3.3g per 100g. Fresh Mild Salsa has 19.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Traditional Cocktail Sauce provides 3.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Fresh Mild Salsa. Traditional Cocktail Sauce provides 3.0g 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.
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