Dips & Salsa Comparisons
For Diabetics
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cilantro Lim...
Food 1
Food 1
• UNILEVER BESTFOODS NORTH AMERICA
Cilantro Lime Sauce
|
15g | 3.9 | 267 | 13.3 | 6.7 | — | 23.3 | — |
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Whole Foods ...
Food 2
Food 2
• HARRY'S FARMERS MARKET, LTD.
Whole Foods Market, Hummus Sampler
|
30g | 7.8 | 200 | 16.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 13.3 | 6.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Black Bean H...
Food 1
Food 1
• HUMMUS GOURMET, LLC
Black Bean Hummus With Spicy Corn Relish Topping
|
28g | 5.9 | 161 | 17.9 | 3.6 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 |
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Habanero Hummus
Food 2
Food 2
• BOBBI'S BEST, INC.
Habanero Hummus
|
28g | 11.5 | 286 | 28.6 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 16.1 | 10.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Moroccan Len...
Food 1
Food 1
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Moroccan Lentil Hummus
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30g | 7.7 | 200 | 20.0 | 3.3 | 6.7 | 13.3 | 6.7 |
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Hummus Masal...
Food 2
Food 2
• LOVE UNLIMITED CHORAL MINISTRIES
Hummus Masala, Mild
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28g | 5.8 | 214 | 17.9 | 3.6 | 7.1 | 16.1 | 7.1 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Salsa, Mediu...
Food 1
Food 1
• TAYLOR FRESH FOODS, INC.
Salsa, Medium Black Bean & Corn
|
28g | 4.0 | 36 | 10.7 | 7.1 | 3.6 | — | — |
|
Hot Fire Roa...
Food 2
Food 2
• TARGET STORES
Hot Fire Roasted Pepper & Habanero Salsa
|
30g | 2.0 | 33 | 6.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Emerald Isle...
Food 1
Food 1
• CINCINNATI PRESERVING COMPANY
Emerald Isle Onion Dill Horseradish Dip
|
30g | 11.4 | 400 | 20.0 | 10.0 | — | 30.0 | 3.3 |
|
Veggies & Hu...
Food 2
Food 2
• TAYLOR FRESH FOODS, INC.
Veggies & Hummus Carrots, Celery, Tomatoes With Hummus Snack Pack
|
213g | 27.1 | 75 | 8.9 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 1.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Salsa, Jalap...
Food 1
Food 1
• GS1 MEXICO
Salsa, Jalapena, Extra Hot
|
30g | 4.0 | 33 | 6.7 | 3.3 | — | — | — |
|
Tangerine Ha...
Food 2
Food 2
• AHOLD USA, INC.
Tangerine Habanero Salsa
|
30g | 10.0 | 83 | 16.7 | 16.7 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cream Cheese...
Food 1
Food 1
• T. MARZETTI COMPANY
Cream Cheese! Fruit Dip
|
33g | 17.8 | 182 | 27.3 | 24.2 | — | 9.1 | — |
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Arbol Salsa
Food 2
Food 2
• SIEMBRA Y COSECHA, LLC
Arbol Salsa
|
35g | 6.0 | 43 | 8.6 | — | — | — | 2.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Medium Resta...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE KROGER CO.
Medium Restaurant Style Salsa
|
29g | 4.0 | 17 | 6.9 | 3.5 | — | — | — |
|
Authentic Me...
Food 2
Food 2
• BOBAROSA'S GOURMET INC.
Authentic Mexican Salsa, Hot
|
28g | 2.0 | 21 | 5.0 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 1.1 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dressing, Ma...
Food 1
Food 1
• TESSEMAE'S LLC
Dressing, Marinade & Dip, Southwest Ranch
|
15g | 1.8 | 596 | 6.6 | — | — | 66.2 | — |
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Avocado Dip ...
Food 2
Food 2
• LITEHOUSE INC.
Avocado Dip & Spread
|
30g | 1.9 | 467 | 3.3 | 3.3 | — | 50.0 | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Salsa, Mild
Food 1
Food 1
• CHICA BELLA, INC.
Salsa, Mild
|
31g | 4.0 | 32 | 6.5 | 3.2 | — | — | — |
|
Traditional ...
Food 2
Food 2
• SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION
Traditional Mediterranean Style Hummus
|
30g | 9.8 | 200 | 20.0 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 13.3 | 3.3 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tomato Garli...
Food 1
Food 1
• H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY
Tomato Garlic Specialty Series Salsa
|
32g | 4.0 | 31 | 6.3 | 3.1 | — | — | — |
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Mild Homesty...
Food 2
Food 2
• CACIQUE INC.
Mild Homestyle Salsa
|
30g | 4.0 | 33 | 6.7 | 3.3 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chipotle Low...
Food 1
Food 1
• CLINT'S PICANTE
Chipotle Low Sodium Texas Salsa
|
28g | 1.5 | 18 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 0.9 | — | — |
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Medium Canti...
Food 2
Food 2
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Medium Cantina Style Salsa
|
30g | 13.3 | 17 | 6.7 | 3.3 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Medium Serra...
Food 1
Food 1
• SIMPLYFRESCO, LLC
Medium Serrano Cantina Style Salsa
|
29g | 4.0 | 17 | 6.9 | 3.5 | — | — | — |
|
Hot Fire Roa...
Food 2
Food 2
• AVOMEX, INC.
Hot Fire Roasted Hatch Chile Guacamole
|
30g | 3.9 | 200 | 10.0 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 16.7 | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Queso Crab Dip
Food 1
Food 1
• LAKEVIEW FARMS, LLC
Queso Crab Dip
|
35g | 3.8 | 343 | 5.7 | 2.9 | — | 28.6 | 8.6 |
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Salsa, Peach...
Food 2
Food 2
• NEXT PHASE ENTERPRISES
Salsa, Peach Mango
|
28g | 6.0 | 36 | 10.7 | 3.6 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Spicy Sweet ...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE KROGER CO.
Spicy Sweet Potato Bean Dip
|
28g | 7.9 | 107 | 17.9 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 3.6 |
|
Thick & Chun...
Food 2
Food 2
• HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
Thick & Chunky Salsa, Hot
|
30g | 4.0 | 33 | 6.7 | 6.7 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hot Thick & ...
Food 1
Food 1
• WEIS MARKETS, INC.
Hot Thick & Chunky Salsa
|
31g | 4.0 | 48 | 9.7 | 3.2 | 3.2 | — | — |
|
French Onion...
Food 2
Food 2
• TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC.
French Onion With Bacon Flavor Dip
|
28g | 3.9 | 214 | 7.1 | 3.6 | — | 17.9 | 3.6 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Classic Garl...
Food 1
Food 1
• T. MARZETTI COMPANY
Classic Garlic & Herb Harvest Dip
|
43g | 5.8 | 163 | 11.6 | 2.3 | 4.7 | 9.3 | 4.7 |
|
No Dairy Spi...
Food 2
Food 2
• PRIMAL NUTRITION
No Dairy Spicy Queso Style Plant Based Dip
|
32g | 5.9 | 94 | 9.4 | — | — | 6.3 | 3.1 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Garlic Hommus
Food 1
Food 1
• CEDAR'S MEDITERRANEAN FOODS, INC.
Garlic Hommus
|
28g | 7.8 | 143 | 17.9 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 5.4 | 7.1 |
|
Confection D...
Food 2
Food 2
• SUPERIOR FOODS COMPANY
Confection Dessert Dip, Dark Michigan Cherry Chocolate
|
35g | 30.6 | 429 | 45.7 | — | — | 25.7 | 2.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hummus
Food 1
Food 1
• TRUITT FAMILY FOODS, INC.
Hummus
|
50g | 17.5 | 180 | 22.0 | 6.0 | 4.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
|
Cape Fear Sa...
Food 2
Food 2
• CFS & B LLC
Cape Fear Salsa, Pineapple Chipotle Salsa, Chipotle, Chipotle
|
30g | 4.0 | 50 | 10.0 | 3.3 | 3.3 | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Queso Crioll...
Food 1
Food 1
• INDUSTRIAS ALIMENTICIAS KERN'S Y CIA., S.C.A.
Queso Criollo Salsita Lista
|
60g | 9.9 | 63 | 8.3 | 5.0 | — | 2.5 | 1.7 |
|
Sol Tropical...
Food 2
Food 2
• AHOLD USA, INC.
Sol Tropical Pineapple Chipotle Salsa
|
30g | 8.0 | 50 | 13.3 | 10.0 | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.