Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve & Diabetes
Moderate glycemic impact — consider portion size. Glycemic load of 15.2 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 15.2/100g · GI 57.6 · TIER 3 ⚠️ GI: Subcategory Estimate
GI estimated from food subcategory average — not directly tested on this food. [1] [3]
Glycemic Impact
Key Nutrition Data
What to Watch For
⚠️ Low Dietary Fiber
Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve contains only 1.8g of fiber per 100g — far below the recommended threshold for diabetes-friendly carbohydrates. Without fiber to slow digestion, the starches break down rapidly in the small intestine, causing a quicker glucose release into the bloodstream. The American Diabetes Association recommends choosing high-fiber carbohydrates (≥3g per serving) to help stabilize post-meal blood sugar. Pairing Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve with high-fiber vegetables or legumes can partially offset this effect.
ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes (2024). Diabetes Care, 47(Suppl 1).
⚠️ High Sodium
Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve provides 757mg of sodium per serving — significant relative to the ADA's daily recommendation of <2,300mg. High sodium intake can raise blood pressure, compounding cardiovascular risk in diabetes. If you eat this food, balance it with lower-sodium choices throughout the rest of the day.
ADA recommends <2,300mg sodium per day for most adults with diabetes. Diabetes Care, 47(Suppl 1), 2024.
Glycemic Load by Serving Size
| Portion | Weight | Carbs | Glycemic Load | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ Serving | 30g | 8.5g | 4.6 | Friendly |
| Standard Serving | 60g | 16.9g | 9.1 | Friendly |
| Restaurant Portion | 120g | 33.9g | 18.2 | Moderate |
GL ≤10 = Low (Friendly) · 11–19 = Moderate · ≥20 = High (Limit).
The page-level verdict is based on GL per 100g; this table shows how portion size changes the actual GL you get.
Alternatives to Consider
🥣 Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve & diabetes →🥣 Soup, SWANSON, beef broth, lower sodium
GL 0.1/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Soup, SWANSON, beef broth, lower sodium & diabetes →🥣 Soup, beef broth, less/reduced sodium, ready to serve
GL 0.1/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Soup, beef broth, less/reduced sodium, ready to serve & diabetes →🥣 Soup, beef broth or bouillon, powder, prepared with water
GL 0.1/100g — Low GL
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FAQ
Is Sauce cocktail good for diabetes?
Sauce cocktail is okay for diabetes, but with a caveat: its GL of 15.2 means the blood sugar impact is moderate. Half a serving paired with fiber and protein works much better than a large portion alone.
What is the glycemic load of Sauce cocktail?
Sauce cocktail's glycemic load: 15.2 (per 100g). Unlike GI which only measures speed, GL accounts for actual carbohydrate quantity — making it the more practical number for diabetes management.
Does Sauce cocktail spike blood sugar?
Blood sugar impact of Sauce cocktail: Moderate. The key factors are its GI (57.6) and available carb content (26.4g/100g), which together produce a GL of 15.2.
Why is fiber important for blood sugar control?
Dietary fiber slows carbohydrate digestion and absorption, leading to a more gradual blood sugar rise. Sauce cocktail has only 1.8g of fiber per 100g, which is one reason its glycemic load (15.2) is moderate. The ADA recommends choosing carbs with at least 3g of fiber per serving. Adding high-fiber foods like vegetables or legumes to your meal can help compensate.
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 57.6 for Sauce cocktail is estimated (Tier 3), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the Soups, Sauces, and Gravies category from the International GI Tables (Atkinson et al., 2021). Actual GI may vary by variety, ripeness, cooking method, and individual response. We display estimated values with full transparency so you can make informed decisions.
Is the sodium level a concern?
Sauce cocktail contains 757mg of sodium per serving — well above the ADA's recommendation of <2,300mg daily. High sodium intake can raise blood pressure, compounding cardiovascular risk — the leading cause of death in people with diabetes. If you eat this food, balance it with lower-sodium choices during the rest of the day. Fresh herbs, spices, and citrus can replace salt as flavoring.
References & Data Sources
Data Tier: TIER 3 — estimated from category average
Glycemic Index (GI): 57.6 — subcategory_avg:Soups, Sauces, and Gravies. Source: International GI Tables (Atkinson, Brand-Miller et al., Diabetes Care, 2021). University of Sydney GI Research Service.
GL (per serving, 60.0g) = 15.2 × 60.0 ÷ 100 = 9.1
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 174067. Data are in the public domain (CC0 1.0).
GL Classification: ≤10 = Low (Low GL), 11–19 = Moderate (Eat in Moderation), ≥20 = High (Limit). Based on University of Sydney Glycemic Index Foundation classification.
⚠️ GI value is estimated, not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. Actual GI may vary by variety, cooking method, and individual glycemic response.
Cite this page: GlycemicWise. “Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/sauce-cocktail-ready-to-serve/
Dietary reference — not medical advice. This page provides evidence-based dietary reference information for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual blood sugar responses vary significantly. Always check your blood glucose to understand your personal response to foods, and talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Data sources are cited above and publicly available from the USDA and the University of Sydney Glycemic Index Research Service.