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Hoisin sauce vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Hoisin sauce and Béchamel sauce

  • Hoisin sauce has more Copper, Fiber, Manganese, and Iron, however, Béchamel sauce is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Hoisin sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 56% more than Béchamel sauce.
  • Béchamel sauce has 28 times less Fiber than Hoisin sauce. Hoisin sauce has 2.8g of Fiber, while Béchamel sauce has 0.1g.
  • Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +381%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Copper +884.6%
Contains more Manganese +958.3%
Contains more Calcium +293.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.8%
Contains more Potassium +37%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Selenium +83.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 18% 17% 11% 211% 9% 43% 34% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Contains more Iron +381%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Copper +884.6%
Contains more Manganese +958.3%
Contains more Calcium +293.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.8%
Contains more Potassium +37%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Selenium +83.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin E +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.2%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +4266.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +398.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 2% 1% 51% 22% 5% 15% 18% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 4% 36% 3% 14% 43% 5% 21% 10% 7% 38% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.2%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +4266.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +398.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +495.7%
Contains more Other +246.5%
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Fats +98.5%
Contains more Water +82.4%
3% 3% 44% 44% 5%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 44.08 g
Water: 44.23 g
Other: 4.99 g
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Carbs +495.7%
Contains more Other +246.5%
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Fats +98.5%
Contains more Water +82.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.586
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.698 g
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.586

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hoisin sauce Béchamel sauce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Béchamel sauce Opinion
Net carbs 41.28g 7.3g Hoisin sauce
Protein 3.31g 3.77g Béchamel sauce
Fats 3.39g 6.73g Béchamel sauce
Carbs 44.08g 7.4g Hoisin sauce
Calories 220kcal 105kcal Hoisin sauce
Sugar 27.26g 4.78g Béchamel sauce
Fiber 2.8g 0.1g Hoisin sauce
Calcium 32mg 126mg Béchamel sauce
Iron 1.01mg 0.21mg Hoisin sauce
Magnesium 24mg 15mg Hoisin sauce
Phosphorus 38mg 101mg Béchamel sauce
Potassium 119mg 163mg Béchamel sauce
Sodium 1615mg 328mg Béchamel sauce
Zinc 0.32mg 0.42mg Béchamel sauce
Copper 0.128mg 0.013mg Hoisin sauce
Manganese 0.254mg 0.024mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 1.8µg 3.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 6IU 262IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 73µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.17mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.8mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.055mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.184mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 0.261mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.339mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0.041mg Hoisin sauce
Folate 23µg 9µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0.6µg Béchamel sauce
Tryptophan 0.046mg Béchamel sauce
Threonine 0.147mg Béchamel sauce
Isoleucine 0.198mg Béchamel sauce
Leucine 0.32mg Béchamel sauce
Lysine 0.259mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.082mg Béchamel sauce
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Béchamel sauce
Valine 0.219mg Béchamel sauce
Histidine 0.089mg Béchamel sauce
Cholesterol 3mg 8mg Hoisin sauce
Saturated Fat 0.568g 2.152g Hoisin sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.963g 2.67g Béchamel sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 1.586g Hoisin sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Béchamel sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Hoisin sauce
16%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.584g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1287mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Hoisin sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172886/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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