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Miso vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Miso and Hoisin sauce?

  • Miso is richer than Hoisin sauce in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin K, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Choline, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Miso's daily need coverage for Sodium is 92% more.
  • Miso has 59 times more Vitamin K than Hoisin sauce. While Miso has 29.3µg of Vitamin K, Hoisin sauce has only 0.5µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Hoisin sauce is lower.

We used Miso and Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve types in this article.

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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 +78.1%
Contains more Iron +146.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.4%
Contains more Potassium +76.5%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +228.1%
Contains more Manganese +238.2%
Contains more Selenium +288.9%
Contains less Sodium -56.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 35% 69% 19% 487% 70% 140% 113% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 18% 17% 11% 211% 9% 43% 34% 10%
Contains more Calcium +78.1%
Contains more Iron +146.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.4%
Contains more Potassium +76.5%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +228.1%
Contains more Manganese +238.2%
Contains more Selenium +288.9%
Contains less Sodium -56.7%

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.
Miso
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Contains more Vitamin A +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +395.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +221%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5760%
Contains more Vitamin E +2700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.1%
Contains more Folate +21.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.217
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 0% 0% 25% 54% 17% 21% 46% 15% 10% 74%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +395.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +221%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5760%
Contains more Vitamin E +2700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.1%
Contains more Folate +21.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.217

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +286.4%
Contains more Fats +77.3%
Contains more Other +156.7%
Contains more Carbs +73.7%
Equal in Water - 44.23
13% 6% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 12.79 g
Fats: 6.01 g
Carbs: 25.37 g
Water: 43.02 g
Other: 12.81 g
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
Contains more Protein +286.4%
Contains more Fats +77.3%
Contains more Other +156.7%
Contains more Carbs +73.7%
Equal in Water - 44.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.698 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Hoisin sauce Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 41.28g Hoisin sauce
Protein 12.79g 3.31g Miso
Fats 6.01g 3.39g Miso
Carbs 25.37g 44.08g Hoisin sauce
Calories 198kcal 220kcal Hoisin sauce
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g 27.26g Miso
Fiber 5.4g 2.8g Miso
Calcium 57mg 32mg Miso
Iron 2.49mg 1.01mg Miso
Magnesium 48mg 24mg Miso
Phosphorus 159mg 38mg Miso
Potassium 210mg 119mg Miso
Sodium 3728mg 1615mg Hoisin sauce
Zinc 2.56mg 0.32mg Miso
Copper 0.42mg 0.128mg Miso
Manganese 0.859mg 0.254mg Miso
Selenium 7µg 1.8µg Miso
Vitamin A 87IU 6IU Miso
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.28mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.004mg Miso
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.217mg Miso
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 1.17mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.068mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.062mg Miso
Folate 19µg 23µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin K 29.3µg 0.5µg Miso
Tryptophan 0.155mg Miso
Threonine 0.479mg Miso
Isoleucine 0.508mg Miso
Leucine 0.82mg Miso
Lysine 0.478mg Miso
Methionine 0.129mg Miso
Phenylalanine 0.486mg Miso
Valine 0.547mg Miso
Histidine 0.243mg Miso
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Miso
Saturated Fat 1.025g 0.568g Hoisin sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 0.963g Miso
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 1.698g Miso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
22%
Miso
10%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Miso
Miso is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 2113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.457g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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. Miso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172442/nutrients
  2. 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.