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Hoisin sauce vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hoisin sauce and Salsa

  • Hoisin sauce has more Vitamin B2, Fiber, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Salsa is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Hoisin sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 52% more than Salsa.
  • Hoisin sauce has 60 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Salsa. While Hoisin sauce has 0.963g of Monounsaturated Fat, Salsa has only 0.016g.
  • Salsa has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and USDA Commodity, salsa.

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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 +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +88.2%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +121.8%
Contains more Potassium +126.9%
Contains less Sodium -73.4%
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 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +88.2%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +121.8%
Contains more Potassium +126.9%
Contains less Sodium -73.4%

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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Salsa
Contains more Vitamin B2 +623.3%
Contains more Folate +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +9066.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.08
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 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +623.3%
Contains more Folate +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +9066.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +120.7%
Contains more Fats +1595%
Contains more Carbs +529.7%
Contains more Other +211.9%
Contains more Water +102.8%
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
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +120.7%
Contains more Fats +1595%
Contains more Carbs +529.7%
Contains more Other +211.9%
Contains more Water +102.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5918.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1486.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.698 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5918.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1486.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 41.28g 5.6g Hoisin sauce
Protein 3.31g 1.5g Hoisin sauce
Fats 3.39g 0.2g Hoisin sauce
Carbs 44.08g 7g Hoisin sauce
Calories 220kcal 36kcal Hoisin sauce
Sugar 27.26g Salsa
Fiber 2.8g 1.4g Hoisin sauce
Calcium 32mg 12mg Hoisin sauce
Iron 1.01mg 2.24mg Salsa
Magnesium 24mg 16mg Hoisin sauce
Phosphorus 38mg 30mg Hoisin sauce
Potassium 119mg 270mg Salsa
Sodium 1615mg 430mg Salsa
Zinc 0.32mg 0.17mg Hoisin sauce
Copper 0.128mg 0.096mg Hoisin sauce
Manganese 0.254mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 1.8µg 0.4µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin A 6IU 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Salsa
Vitamin E 0.28mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.05mg Salsa
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.03mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 1.08mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0.068mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0.149mg Salsa
Folate 23µg 19µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin K 0.5µg Hoisin sauce
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Salsa
Saturated Fat 0.568g 0.029g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.963g 0.016g Hoisin sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 0.107g Hoisin sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Salsa
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
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 1185mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.539g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in minerals
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

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.