Blood Sugar Impact of General Tso's Sauce
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. Consider pairing with protein or fat to moderate the impact.
Key Nutrients
Per 37.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 16.0g |
| Sugars | 13.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g |
| Protein | 1.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 37.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 3.0g 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:
INGREDIENTS: WATER, SUGAR, SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE]), CORN SYRUP, RED WINE VINEGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, 2% OR LESS OF GINGER PUREE (GINGER, WATER, CITRIC ACID), SALT, GARLIC PUREE, MOLASSES, SPICES, XANTHAN GUM, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE).
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Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
|
๐
Acidifier
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CITRIC ACID
VINEGAR
|
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๐ญ
Added Sugar
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SUGAR
SYRUP*
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๐
Emulsifier
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GUM*
|
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โฌ
Filler
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GUM*
STARCH*
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๐
High GI Carb
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SUGAR
|
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๐ฟ
Natural
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SALT
|
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๐งช
Preservative
|
CITRIC ACID
VINEGAR
BENZOATE*
PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
|
|
๐ง
Seasoning
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SALT
|
|
๐ฌ
Synthetic
|
BENZOATE*
PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
|
Food Tags
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Data Details
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General Tso's Sauce, General Tso's is a food product in the oriental, mexican & ethnic sauces category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 31.8.
General Tso's Sauce, General Tso's has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 31.8. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
General Tso's Sauce, General Tso's contains 43.2g carbs, 35.1g sugars, 0.0g fiber, and 2.7g protein per 100g.
This food has a moderate blood sugar impact and can be included with portion control. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating General Tso's Sauce, General Tso's into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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