What are Dips & Salsa food comparisons?

Dips & Salsa food comparisons help you understand the nutritional differences between similar foods in this category. We have 20 comparisons available to help you make better choices for blood sugar management.

How do I use these food comparisons for diabetes management?

Each comparison shows two foods side-by-side with their Blood Sugar Impact (BSI), carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, fat, and protein content. Look for foods with lower BSI scores and higher fiber content for better blood sugar control.

What does the Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score mean?

BSI is our proprietary score that predicts how much a food will raise your blood sugar. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate minimal impact, while higher scores suggest the food may cause larger blood sugar spikes. This helps diabetics choose foods that support stable glucose levels.

How should I interpret the nutritional information in these comparisons?

Focus on foods with higher fiber and protein content, as these nutrients help slow glucose absorption. Compare carbohydrate and sugar content between similar foods to identify better options. The color-coding helps you quickly identify foods with higher or lower nutrient levels.

Can I create my own food comparisons?

Yes! Use our comparison tool to compare any two foods in our database. This is especially helpful when you want to compare foods from different categories or find alternatives to foods that spike your blood sugar.

How often should I use food comparisons in my meal planning?

Food comparisons are most helpful when you're trying to choose between similar foods or looking for alternatives to foods that affect your blood sugar. Use them when grocery shopping, meal planning, or when you want to understand why certain foods work better for your diabetes management.

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Smoked Salsa, Hot vs Corn & Black Bean Organic Medium Salsa, Corn & Black Bean

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked Salsa... Food 1 Food 1 • CIGAR CITY SMOKED SALSA, LLC Smoked Salsa, Hot	32g	2.0	31	6.3	3.1	3.1	—	—
Corn & Black... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Corn & Black Bean Organic Medium Salsa	30g	4.0	50	10.0	3.3	3.3	—	3.3

Medium Garden Pepper Organic Salsa, Medium Garden Pepper vs Mango Pico De Gallo, Mango

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Medium Garde... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Medium Garden Pepper Organic Salsa	31g	2.0	32	6.5	3.2	3.2	—	—
Mango Pico D... Food 2 Food 2 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Mango Pico De Gallo	26g	4.0	38	7.7	7.7	—	—	—

Salsa Traditional vs Cava, Organic Caramelized Onion Hummus

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Salsa Tradit... Food 1 Food 1 • SIGNATURE FOODS CORPORATION Salsa Traditional	30g	2.0	33	6.7	3.3	3.3	—	—
Cava, Organi... Food 2 Food 2 • CAVA FOODS, LLC Cava, Organic Caramelized Onion Hummus	28g	7.8	161	17.9	7.1	3.6	8.9	3.6

Harris Teeter, French Onion Dip vs Chocolate Fruit Dip!

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Harris Teete... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Harris Teeter, French Onion Dip	31g	3.9	194	6.5	6.5	—	19.4	3.2
Chocolate Fr... Food 2 Food 2 • T. MARZETTI COMPANY Chocolate Fruit Dip!	38g	43.5	316	63.2	47.4	5.3	4.0	2.6

Classic Veggie Dip, Classic Veggie vs Medium Pico De Gallo, Medium

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Classic Vegg... Food 1 Food 1 • LAKEVIEW FARMS, LLC Classic Veggie Dip	28g	5.6	429	10.7	7.1	—	39.3	3.6
Medium Pico ... Food 2 Food 2 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Medium Pico De Gallo	113g	10.0	22	5.3	2.7	0.9	—	0.9

Extra Hot Salsa, Extra Hot vs Qfc, Cocktail Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Extra Hot Salsa Food 1 Food 1 • SKIP'S SALSA Extra Hot Salsa	32g	4.0	31	6.3	3.1	—	—	—
Qfc, Cocktai... Food 2 Food 2 • INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS INC. Qfc, Cocktail Sauce	28g	5.5	36	10.7	—	0.9	—	—

Dip, Artichoke Jalapeno vs Salsa Roja Taquera

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dip, Articho... Food 1 Food 1 • GOOD FOODS GROUP, LLC Dip, Artichoke Jalapeno	37g	3.8	216	5.4	2.7	—	18.9	8.1
Salsa Roja T... Food 2 Food 2 • TELAKENISES Salsa Roja Taquera	31g	2.0	65	6.5	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.2

Black Bean Hummus, Black Bean vs Freestone Peach & Mango Salsa

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Bean H... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Black Bean Hummus	30g	7.8	200	16.7	3.3	3.3	13.3	6.7
Freestone Pe... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Freestone Peach & Mango Salsa	30g	8.0	67	13.3	13.3	—	—	—

Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus vs Roasted Garlic Hummus

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Red ... Food 1 Food 1 • ROOTS ORGANIC GOURMET Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus	30g	7.6	267	20.0	3.3	6.7	20.0	6.7
Roasted Garl... Food 2 Food 2 • KING HARVEST NATURAL FOODS Roasted Garlic Hummus	28g	7.7	250	17.9	3.6	3.6	17.9	7.1

Tomatillo Salsa vs Hummus Masala, Mild

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tomatillo Salsa Food 1 Food 1 • BUCK CREEK OSTRICH PRODUCTS Tomatillo Salsa	30g	2.0	33	6.7	3.3	3.3	—	—
Hummus Masal... Food 2 Food 2 • LOVE UNLIMITED CHORAL MINISTRIES Hummus Masala, Mild	28g	5.8	214	17.9	3.6	7.1	16.1	7.1

Mild Guacamole vs Everything Hummus With Toppings, Everything With Toppings

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mild Guacamole Food 1 Food 1 • DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE N.A., INC. Mild Guacamole	85g	6.0	82	7.1	1.2	3.5	7.1	2.4
Everything H... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Everything Hummus With Toppings, Everything With Toppings	28g	5.9	179	14.3	3.6	3.6	10.7	3.6

Peaceworks, Meditalia Artichoke Heart Tapenade vs Classic & Zesty Restaurant Style Salsa, Classic & Zesty

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peaceworks, ... Food 1 Food 1 • KIND INC. Peaceworks, Meditalia Artichoke Heart Tapenade	20g	1.7	270	9.5	0.2	5.0	25.0	2.5
Classic & Ze... Food 2 Food 2 • JAFFA SALADS INC. Classic & Zesty Restaurant Style Salsa	28g	2.0	18	3.6	3.6	—	—	—

Chesapeake Bay Hummus vs Hot Flavorful Southwest Style Flavored Salsa, Hot Flavorful Southwest Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chesapeake B... Food 1 Food 1 • BOBBI'S BEST, INC. Chesapeake Bay Hummus	28g	3.8	250	10.7	—	3.6	21.4	3.6
Hot Flavorfu... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Hot Flavorful Southwest Style Flavored Salsa	30g	6.0	50	10.0	3.3	—	—	—

Guacamole vs Restaurant Style Salsa, Restaurant Style

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Guacamole Food 1 Food 1 • RJE TRADE INTERNATIONAL, INC. Guacamole	34g	2.0	103	8.8	2.9	5.9	8.8	2.9
Restaurant S... Food 2 Food 2 • NEXT PHASE ENTERPRISES Restaurant Style Salsa	28g	4.0	36	7.1	3.6	—	—	—

Medium Thick & Chunky Roasted Tomato & Chipotle Salsa, Medium vs Tops, Everything Hummus

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Medium Thick... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Medium Thick & Chunky Roasted Tomato & Chipotle Salsa	30g	4.0	33	6.7	3.3	—	—	—
Tops, Everyt... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Tops, Everything Hummus	28g	5.7	286	14.3	3.6	3.6	21.4	7.1

Medium Cremosa Salsa, Mexico City Style Taco Salsa vs Mild Pineapple Pastor Salsa, Mild Pineapple Pastor

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Medium Cremo... Food 1 Food 1 • FANTE INC Medium Cremosa Salsa, Mexico City Style Taco Salsa	28g	4.0	71	7.1	3.6	—	5.4	—
Mild Pineapp... Food 2 Food 2 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Mild Pineapple Pastor Salsa	30g	9.9	83	16.7	10.0	—	—	3.3

Naked Cocktail Suace, Naked vs Cool Ranch Dip, Cool Ranch

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Naked Cockta... Food 1 Food 1 • NORTH COAST SEA-FOODS CORP. Naked Cocktail Suace	60g	19.9	75	18.3	15.0	1.7	—	1.7
Cool Ranch Dip Food 2 Food 2 • SMITHFOODS INC. Cool Ranch Dip	30g	3.9	200	6.7	3.3	—	16.7	3.3

Pinoli Nuts Hummus vs Sour Cream With Horseradish, French Onion Dip

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pinoli Nuts ... Food 1 Food 1 • SONNY & JOE'S Pinoli Nuts Hummus	28g	5.7	286	14.3	—	3.6	21.4	7.1
Sour Cream W... Food 2 Food 2 • LIPARI FOODS OPERATING COMPANY, LLC Sour Cream With Horseradish, French Onion Dip	28g	5.8	214	10.7	7.1	—	16.1	7.1

Mild Crave Restaurant Style Salsa, Mild Crave, Restaurant Style vs Pine Nuts Hummos

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mild Crave R... Food 1 Food 1 • NEXT PHASE ENTERPRISES Mild Crave Restaurant Style Salsa, Mild Crave, Restaurant Style	28g	4.0	36	7.1	3.6	—	—	—
Pine Nuts Hu... Food 2 Food 2 • BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL FOOD CORPORATION Pine Nuts Hummos	28g	3.9	161	14.3	2.5	7.1	10.7	7.1

Hot Habanero Fresh Green Salsa, Hot Habanero vs Medium Salsa Verde

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hot Habanero... Food 1 Food 1 • WRIGHTS OF TEXAS Hot Habanero Fresh Green Salsa	30g	0.0	50	3.3	—	3.3	3.3	—
Medium Salsa... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Medium Salsa Verde	30g	4.0	33	6.7	3.3	—	—	—

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