Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Comparisons
For Diabetics
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Merrilily Ga...
Food 1
Food 1
• A.M. BRASWELL, JR. FOOD CO. INC.
Merrilily Gardens, Plum Perfect Plum Sauce
|
30g | 46.0 | 300 | 80.0 | 60.0 | 3.3 | — | — |
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Roasted Garl...
Food 2
Food 2
• D&L RECORDS
Roasted Garlic Achaar
|
4g | 3.9 | 319 | 42.6 | — | — | 21.3 | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Garlic Chili...
Food 1
Food 1
• AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC
Garlic Chili Sauce
|
17g | 6.0 | 59 | 17.7 | 17.7 | — | — | — |
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Thai Style S...
Food 2
Food 2
• TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC.
Thai Style Sweet And Spicy Red Chili Sauce With Ginger, Garlic, Lemon Grass And Red Jalapenos
|
30g | 24.0 | 167 | 40.0 | 36.7 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Teriyaki Sauce
Food 1
Food 1
• ROUSE'S ENTERPRISES, INC.
Teriyaki Sauce
|
15g | 4.0 | 67 | 13.3 | 13.3 | — | — | 6.7 |
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Gluten Free ...
Food 2
Food 2
• KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC.
Gluten Free Less Sodium All Purpose Seasoning Tamari Soy Sauce
|
15g | 4.0 | 100 | 13.3 | 6.7 | — | — | 6.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sweet Chili ...
Food 1
Food 1
• HOUSE OF TSANG
Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
|
35g | 34.0 | 200 | 48.6 | 42.9 | — | — | — |
|
Hot Red Salsa
Food 2
Food 2
• LUTHER MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
Hot Red Salsa
|
10g | 0.2 | 80 | 2.0 | — | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Miso Paste, ...
Food 1
Food 1
• SCENARIO INTERNATIONAL LLC
Miso Paste, Chili Pepper
|
5g | 2.0 | 140 | 20.0 | — | — | — | 3.4 |
|
Mild Origina...
Food 2
Food 2
• MORE THAN GOURMET
Mild Original Taqueria Taco Simmer Sauce, Original Taqueria
|
13g | 7.9 | 192 | 38.5 | 7.7 | 7.7 | — | 7.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Vindaloo Cur...
Food 1
Food 1
• WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC.
Vindaloo Curry Simmer Sauce
|
60g | 11.9 | 58 | 11.7 | 6.7 | 1.7 | — | 1.7 |
|
Not Spicy Ye...
Food 2
Food 2
• PERUVIAN IMPORT COMPANY
Not Spicy Yellow Pepper Paste
|
14g | 2.0 | 71 | 14.3 | — | 7.1 | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Master, Cris...
Food 1
Food 1
• MASTER SAUCE CO., LTD.
Master, Crisp Chili Oil With Soy Protein
|
10g | 10.1 | 570 | 60.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 34.0 | 6.0 |
|
General Tso ...
Food 2
Food 2
• TARGET STORES
General Tso Sweet & Spicy Stir Fry Sauce
|
32g | 11.9 | 109 | 18.8 | 15.6 | — | 4.7 | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Peking Duck ...
Food 1
Food 1
• ALLIED OLD ENGLISH INC.
Peking Duck Sauce
|
33g | 44.0 | 273 | 66.7 | 63.6 | — | — | — |
|
Seasoned Soy...
Food 2
Food 2
• KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC.
Seasoned Soy Sauce For Seafood
|
15g | 9.9 | 167 | 33.3 | 20.0 | — | — | 6.7 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sauted Seaso...
Food 1
Food 1
• LEO & LEO CORPORATION
Sauted Seasoning Sofrito
|
60g | 13.8 | 117 | 11.7 | 8.3 | — | 6.7 | 1.7 |
|
Red Thai Cur...
Food 2
Food 2
• SUPERVALU, INC.
Red Thai Curry Paste
|
16g | 2.0 | 156 | 6.3 | — | — | 15.6 | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mild Korma A...
Food 1
Food 1
• LIDL
Mild Korma A Creamy Coconut Sauce
|
125g | 21.8 | 88 | 10.4 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 4.8 | 1.6 |
|
Spice Paste ...
Food 2
Food 2
• ASIAN HOME GOURMET (CPL) PTE LTD
Spice Paste For Cantonese Sweet And Sour Stir Fry
|
13g | 9.9 | 231 | 38.5 | 38.5 | — | 7.7 | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Spicy West I...
Food 1
Food 1
• ASSOCIATED MANUFACTURERS LIMITED
Spicy West Indian Curry Paste
|
15g | 2.0 | 200 | 13.3 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 13.3 | — |
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Organic Teri...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Organic Teriyaki Sauce
|
34g | 17.9 | 118 | 26.5 | 23.5 | — | — | 2.9 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Green Chili ...
Food 1
Food 1
• EVOLUTION ROBOTICS
Green Chili Piri Piri
|
30g | 8.0 | 83 | 13.3 | 10.0 | — | 3.3 | — |
|
Gochujang Re...
Food 2
Food 2
• NEW SEASONS MARKET, LLC
Gochujang Red Chili Sauce
|
14g | 9.6 | 300 | 35.7 | 21.4 | — | 14.3 | 7.1 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sushi Sauce
Food 1
Food 1
• PC DATAPOWER
Sushi Sauce
|
19g | 17.8 | 211 | 47.4 | 42.1 | — | — | 5.3 |
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Pipian
Food 2
Food 2
• CONSERVAS LA COSTENA S.A.
Pipian
|
17g | 11.0 | 588 | 47.1 | 5.9 | 11.8 | 41.2 | 11.8 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Whole Foods ...
Food 1
Food 1
• FINESSE RECORDS
Whole Foods Market, Red Curry Sauce
|
14g | 5.7 | 357 | 21.4 | 14.3 | — | 35.7 | — |
|
Thai Peanut ...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Thai Peanut Sauce, Rich Peanut
|
30g | 9.8 | 200 | 16.7 | 13.3 | — | 11.7 | 3.3 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sriracha Ter...
Food 1
Food 1
• AHOLD USA, INC.
Sriracha Teriyaki Gourmet Sauce
|
30g | 11.4 | 100 | 20.0 | 16.7 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 3.3 |
|
Authentic Gr...
Food 2
Food 2
• SANTIAGO'S DISTRIBUTIONS INC.
Authentic Green Chile Sauce With Pork
|
59g | 7.9 | 68 | 6.8 | 1.7 | — | 4.2 | 3.4 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Master, Fres...
Food 1
Food 1
• MASTER SAUCE CO., LTD.
Master, Fresh Red Chili Pepper
|
30g | 18.9 | 460 | 36.7 | 6.7 | 3.3 | 33.3 | 3.3 |
|
Horseradish ...
Food 2
Food 2
• LIEBER CHOCOLATE & FOOD PRODUCTS CO.
Horseradish Sauce
|
5g | 1.9 | 200 | 20.0 | 20.0 | — | 20.0 | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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The Original...
Food 1
Food 1
• FISCHER & WIESER SPECIALTY FOODS, INC.
The Original Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce
|
40g | 38.0 | 200 | 50.0 | 45.0 | 2.5 | — | — |
|
Hot Red Salsa
Food 2
Food 2
• LUTHER MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
Hot Red Salsa
|
10g | 0.2 | 80 | 2.0 | — | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Japanese Bar...
Food 1
Food 1
• BACHAN'S SPECIALTY FOODS, LLC
Japanese Barbecue Sauce
|
19g | 17.8 | 211 | 47.4 | 42.1 | — | — | 5.3 |
|
Hot Red Salsa
Food 2
Food 2
• LUTHER MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
Hot Red Salsa
|
10g | 0.2 | 80 | 2.0 | — | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Santa Cruz O...
Food 1
Food 1
• SANTA CRUZ NATURAL
Santa Cruz Organic Apple Sauce, 4 Oz, 6 Count
|
113g | 24.0 | 44 | 11.5 | 10.6 | 0.9 | — | — |
|
Korean Chili...
Food 2
Food 2
• ANIQUE INC
Korean Chili & Sesame Stir Fry Sauce, Medium
|
50g | 25.7 | 136 | 28.0 | 18.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hoisin Sauce
Food 1
Food 1
• LUCKY FOODS, LLC
Hoisin Sauce
|
19g | 18.0 | 79 | 47.4 | 42.1 | — | — | — |
|
Whole Sesame...
Food 2
Food 2
• MATCHBOX CAPITAL LLC
Whole Sesame Seed Paste Tahini
|
25g | 1.7 | 640 | 12.0 | 4.0 | 8.0 | 56.0 | 24.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 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.
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