What are Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces food comparisons?

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.

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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Sweet And Sour Sauce, Sweet And Sour vs Super Session Soy Ginger Datil Sauce, Super Session

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet And So... Food 1 Food 1 • PANOS BRANDS LLC Sweet And Sour Sauce	30g	28.0	200	46.7	46.7	—	—	—
Super Sessio... Food 2 Food 2 • LUNCH BOX HEROES Super Session Soy Ginger Datil Sauce	5g	2.0	100	20.0	20.0	—	—	—

Gourmet Wasabi Soy Sauce vs Formosa Chili Bean Sauce, Formosa Chili Bean

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gourmet Wasa... Food 1 Food 1 • INK CONDIMENTS, LLC Gourmet Wasabi Soy Sauce	15g	4.0	67	13.3	6.7	—	—	6.7
Formosa Chil... Food 2 Food 2 • MANDARIN SOY SAUCE INC Formosa Chili Bean Sauce	10g	5.6	116	28.0	22.0	—	—	1.0

Mild Butter Masala Indian Simmer Sauce, Mild Butter Masala vs Chile Garlic Crisp Asian Everything Sauce, Chile Garlic Crisp

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mild Butter ... Food 1 Food 1 • MAYA KAIMAL FOODS, LLC Mild Butter Masala Indian Simmer Sauce	125g	19.6	136	8.8	5.6	0.8	11.2	1.6
Chile Garlic... Food 2 Food 2 • FISCHER & WIESER SPECIALTY FOODS, INC. Chile Garlic Crisp Asian Everything Sauce	20g	5.3	700	20.0	—	5.0	70.0	5.0

Peppadew Pepper Soy Free Chickpea Tofu, Pepper vs Ponzu Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peppadew Pep... Food 1 Food 1 • VEGGIELAND, LLC Peppadew Pepper Soy Free Chickpea Tofu, Pepper	85g	21.7	94	14.1	1.2	1.2	1.8	4.7
Ponzu Sauce Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Ponzu Sauce	15g	4.0	67	13.3	6.7	—	—	6.7

Sweet Chili Stir Fry Marinade Sauce, Sweet Chili vs Aji Panca Hot Pepper Paste, Aji Panca Hot Pepper

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Chili ... Food 1 Food 1 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Sweet Chili Stir Fry Marinade Sauce	79g	88.0	228	55.7	44.3	—	—	—
Aji Panca Ho... Food 2 Food 2 • PERUVIAN IMPORT COMPANY Aji Panca Hot Pepper Paste	5g	2.0	180	40.0	—	20.0	—	—

Asian Home Gourmet, Spice Paste vs Lowes Foods, Taco Sauce, Mild, Mild

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Asian Home G... Food 1 Food 1 • ASIAN HOME GOURMET (CPL) PTE LTD Asian Home Gourmet, Spice Paste	13g	13.5	423	53.9	46.2	—	23.1	—
Lowes Foods,... Food 2 Food 2 • LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC. Lowes Foods, Taco Sauce, Mild, Mild	30g	4.0	33	6.7	3.3	—	—	—

Tuong Ot Sriracha, Sriracha Chili Sauce vs Plum Sauce, Plum

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tuong Ot Sri... Food 1 Food 1 • HUY FONG FOODS INC. Tuong Ot Sriracha, Sriracha Chili Sauce	5g	2.0	100	20.0	20.0	—	—	—
Plum Sauce Food 2 Food 2 • PANOS BRANDS LLC Plum Sauce	32g	34.0	219	53.1	40.6	—	—	—

Mirasol Hot Pepper, Mirasol Hot vs Mild Curry Simmer Sauce, Mild

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mirasol Hot ... Food 1 Food 1 • PERUVIAN IMPORT COMPANY Mirasol Hot Pepper	5g	2.0	180	40.0	—	20.0	—	—
Mild Curry S... Food 2 Food 2 • AQUA-CLEAR TACKLE Mild Curry Simmer Sauce	64g	11.9	70	10.9	7.8	1.6	2.3	1.6

Ginger Wasabi Sauce, Ginger Wasabi vs Chili Ponzu Citrus Seasoned Dressing & Sauce, Chili Ponzu

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ginger Wasab... Food 1 Food 1 • CINCINNATI PRESERVING COMPANY Ginger Wasabi Sauce	7g	3.9	214	28.6	28.6	—	14.3	—
Chili Ponzu ... Food 2 Food 2 • KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC. Chili Ponzu Citrus Seasoned Dressing & Sauce	15g	10.0	133	33.3	33.3	—	—	—

Peppadew Pepper Soy Free Chickpea Tofu, Pepper vs Red Sriracha Chili Sauce, Red Sriracha Chili

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peppadew Pep... Food 1 Food 1 • VEGGIELAND, LLC Peppadew Pepper Soy Free Chickpea Tofu, Pepper	85g	21.7	94	14.1	1.2	1.2	1.8	4.7
Red Sriracha... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Red Sriracha Chili Sauce	6g	2.0	83	16.7	16.7	—	—	—

Honey Sesame Sauce, Honey Sesame vs Uncle Chen, Fresh Ground Chili Paste, Chiliciously Hot, Chiliciously Hot

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Sesame... Food 1 Food 1 • GREYSTAR PRODUCTS, INC. Honey Sesame Sauce	36g	27.9	194	38.9	36.1	—	2.8	—
Uncle Chen, ... Food 2 Food 2 • U. F. UNION INTERNATIONAL FOOD Uncle Chen, Fresh Ground Chili Paste, Chiliciously Hot, Chiliciously Hot	6g	2.0	83	16.7	16.7	—	—	—

Spicy Sichuan Pepper Stir Fry Sauce, Spicy Sichuan Pepper vs Yellow Curry Paste

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spicy Sichua... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Spicy Sichuan Pepper Stir Fry Sauce	30g	7.8	167	13.3	10.0	—	11.7	3.3
Yellow Curry... Food 2 Food 2 • ALLIED OLD ENGLISH INC. Yellow Curry Paste	15g	2.0	133	20.0	—	13.3	—	6.7

Sweet & Spicy Sticky Asian Wing Sauce, Sweet & Spicy Sticky Asian Wing vs Butter Masala Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet & Spic... Food 1 Food 1 • MELINDA'S FOODS, LLC Sweet & Spicy Sticky Asian Wing Sauce	5g	4.0	200	40.0	40.0	—	—	—
Butter Masal... Food 2 Food 2 • FUEGO LIVING LLC Butter Masala Sauce	57g	5.9	88	7.0	3.5	1.8	7.0	1.8

Korean Style Go Chu Jang Mayo Sauce vs Premium Seafood Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Korean Style... Food 1 Food 1 • CJ AMERICA, INC. Korean Style Go Chu Jang Mayo Sauce	15g	3.6	600	13.3	6.7	—	60.0	—
Premium Seaf... Food 2 Food 2 • LUNDS INC Premium Seafood Sauce	31g	6.0	65	12.9	9.7	3.2	—	3.2

Real Wasabi vs Buffalo Cheese Sauce, Buffalo Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Real Wasabi Food 1 Food 1 • SASHIMI Real Wasabi	4g	2.0	222	22.2	22.2	—	—	—
Buffalo Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • NEW SEASONS MARKET, LLC Buffalo Cheese Sauce	60g	7.7	233	6.7	3.3	—	18.3	6.7

Sweet Chilli Sauce vs Roasted Garlic Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce, Roasted Garlic Teriyaki

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Chilli... Food 1 Food 1 • THEPPADUNG PORN COCONUT CO Sweet Chilli Sauce	30g	40.0	267	66.7	63.3	—	—	—
Roasted Garl... Food 2 Food 2 • KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC. Roasted Garlic Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce	15g	5.9	133	20.0	20.0	—	—	6.7

Wet Tamarind Cooking Paste vs Spicy Noodle Sauce, Spicy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wet Tamarind... Food 1 Food 1 • APNA Wet Tamarind Cooking Paste	16g	19.9	288	68.8	—	6.2	—	3.1
Spicy Noodle... Food 2 Food 2 • YING'S KITCHEN, INC. Spicy Noodle Sauce	13g	3.9	192	15.4	7.7	—	11.5	—

Organic Hoisin Asian Fusion Sauce For Dipping & Grilling, Hoisin vs Tangy Apple Gochu Jang Korean Hotsauce, Tangy Apple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Hois... Food 1 Food 1 • CE DE CANDY, INC. Organic Hoisin Asian Fusion Sauce For Dipping & Grilling, Hoisin	15g	6.0	100	20.0	13.3	—	—	—
Tangy Apple ... Food 2 Food 2 • SINTO GOURMET Tangy Apple Gochu Jang Korean Hotsauce	5g	4.0	200	40.0	40.0	—	—	—

Honey Gochujang Savory, Sweet & Spicy Sauce, Honey Gochujang vs Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Gochuj... Food 1 Food 1 • BIBIBOP Honey Gochujang Savory, Sweet & Spicy Sauce	37g	31.7	216	43.2	32.4	—	2.7	2.7
Thai Sweet C... Food 2 Food 2 • J-LEK Thai Sweet Chili Sauce	30g	32.0	200	53.3	46.7	—	—	—

Stir Fry Sauce, Stir Fry vs Red Sriracha Chili Sauce, Red Sriracha Chili

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stir Fry Sauce Food 1 Food 1 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Stir Fry Sauce	18g	7.9	111	22.2	16.7	—	—	5.6
Red Sriracha... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Red Sriracha Chili Sauce	6g	2.0	83	16.7	16.7	—	—	—

Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Comparisons