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

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What are the main differences between Hoisin sauce and Chili sauce?

  • Hoisin sauce is richer in Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Iron, yet Chili sauce is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
  • Hoisin sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 69% higher.
  • Hoisin sauce has 4 times more Fiber than Chili sauce. Hoisin sauce has 2.8g of Fiber, while Chili sauce has 0.7g.
  • Chili sauce contains less Sodium.

We used Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Sauce, peppers, hot, chili, mature red, canned types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +255.6%
Contains more Iron +102%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%
Contains more Zinc +113.3%
Contains more Copper +47.1%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains more Potassium +373.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
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 3% 19% 9% 7% 50% 4% 5% 29% 0% 2%
Contains more Calcium +255.6%
Contains more Iron +102%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%
Contains more Zinc +113.3%
Contains more Copper +47.1%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains more Potassium +373.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%

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 B2 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95%
Contains more Folate +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +7533.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +7400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1240%
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 28% 8% 0% 100% 3% 21% 12% 0% 33% 9% 0% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95%
Contains more Folate +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +7533.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +7400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1240%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +267.8%
Contains more Fats +465%
Contains more Carbs +1030.3%
Contains more Other +898%
Contains more Water +112.8%
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% 94%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 94.1 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +267.8%
Contains more Fats +465%
Contains more Carbs +1030.3%
Contains more Other +898%
Contains more Water +112.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2194.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.698 g
14% 73% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2194.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%

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 Chili sauce
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Chili sauce Opinion
Net carbs 41.28g 3.2g Hoisin sauce
Protein 3.31g 0.9g Hoisin sauce
Fats 3.39g 0.6g Hoisin sauce
Carbs 44.08g 3.9g Hoisin sauce
Calories 220kcal 21kcal Hoisin sauce
Sugar 27.26g 2.55g Chili sauce
Fiber 2.8g 0.7g Hoisin sauce
Calcium 32mg 9mg Hoisin sauce
Iron 1.01mg 0.5mg Hoisin sauce
Magnesium 24mg 12mg Hoisin sauce
Phosphorus 38mg 16mg Hoisin sauce
Potassium 119mg 564mg Chili sauce
Sodium 1615mg 25mg Chili sauce
Zinc 0.32mg 0.15mg Hoisin sauce
Copper 0.128mg 0.087mg Hoisin sauce
Manganese 0.254mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 1.8µg 0.2µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin A 6IU 458IU Chili sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Chili sauce
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.36mg Chili sauce
Vitamin C 0.4mg 30mg Chili sauce
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.01mg Chili sauce
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.09mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 0.6mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0.068mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0.14mg Chili sauce
Folate 23µg 11µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin K 0.5µg 6.7µg Chili sauce
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Chili sauce
Saturated Fat 0.568g 0.08g Chili sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.963g 0.411g Hoisin sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 0.074g Hoisin sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Chili 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
19%
Chili sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
12%
Chili sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili sauce
Chili sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili sauce
Chili sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1590mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili sauce
Chili sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili sauce
Chili sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.488g)
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 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
  2. Chili sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171604/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.