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Balsamic vinegar vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between balsamic vinegar and hoisin sauce

  • Hoisin sauce is richer than balsamic vinegar in copper and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for hoisin sauce is 69% higher.

Food types used in this article are Vinegar, balsamic and Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 9.6% 11% 38% 43% 8.7% 16% 211% 33% 9.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.5%
Contains more IronIron +40.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +392.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93.9%
~equal in Potassium ~119mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0% 5.6% 0% 1% 50% 22% 4.1% 14% 0% 1.3% 17% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 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 WaterWater +72.8%
Contains more OtherOther +20.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +575.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +158.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Hoisin sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 23mg 1615mg 69%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 17%
Fiber 2.8g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 11%
Copper 0.026mg 0.128mg 11%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Carbs 17.03g 44.08g 9%
Calories 88kcal 220kcal 7%
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 7%
Folate 23µg 6%
Protein 0.49g 3.31g 6%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.254mg 5%
Fats 0g 3.39g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 5%
Iron 0.72mg 1.01mg 4%
Saturated fat 0g 0.568g 3%
Magnesium 12mg 24mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Phosphorus 19mg 38mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.32mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.963g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 32mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 17.03g 41.28g N/A
Potassium 112mg 119mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g 27.26g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Hoisin sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
9%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 1592mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.568g)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.