Peanut sauce vs teriyaki sauce for acne
Peanut sauce scores 93/100 (GLOW) and teriyaki sauce scores 94/100 (GLOW) on SpotBite's Skin Score. They are almost the same for acne-prone skin; neither is a clear winner.
Where the gap comes from
- Glycemic: Peanut sauce has glycemic load 1.6 (6.3 g carbs), Teriyaki sauce has 6.1 (11 g carbs). Faster sugar means more insulin, which can raise skin oil.
- Inflammatory fats: Peanut sauce has 1.4 g saturated fat and 2.8 g omega-6, Teriyaki sauce has 0 g and 0 g.
Score breakdown, side by side
| Peanut sauce | Teriyaki sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Glycemic (of 50) | GL 1.6 −2.8 | GL 6.1 −10.9 |
| Dairy (of 25) | 0 g 0 | 0 g 0 |
| Inflammation (of 25) | 1.4 g sat · 2.8 g ω-6 −9 | 0 g sat · 0 g ω-6 0 |
| Skin Boost (of 25) | 0 g ω-3 · medium polyphenols +5 | 0 g ω-3 · medium polyphenols +5 |
| Skin Score | 93 · GLOW | 94 · GLOW |
Estimates for a typical serving. Real foods vary by brand and recipe.
Verdict
Pick whichever you prefer; for acne-prone skin the difference is too small to matter.
Not medical advice. Both scores are for the food on its own. What you eat with it changes the result, and breakouts usually show up 3 to 7 days after a meal. Diet is one factor among many.
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