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Basil vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Basil and Hoisin sauce different?

  • Basil is higher in Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Iron, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Folate, however, Hoisin sauce is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Basil is 345% higher.
  • Basil has less Sodium.

Basil, fresh and Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve are the varieties used 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 +453.1%
Contains more Iron +213.9%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +147.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +153.1%
Contains more Copper +200.8%
Contains more Manganese +352%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 18% 17% 11% 211% 9% 43% 34% 10%
Contains more Calcium +453.1%
Contains more Iron +213.9%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +147.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +153.1%
Contains more Copper +200.8%
Contains more Manganese +352%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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.
Basil
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Contains more Vitamin A +87816.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +82860%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
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 +87816.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +82860%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +108.1%
Contains more Fats +429.7%
Contains more Carbs +1563.4%
Contains more Other +232.7%
Equal in Protein - 3.31
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 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 Water +108.1%
Contains more Fats +429.7%
Contains more Carbs +1563.4%
Contains more Other +232.7%
Equal in Protein - 3.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +994.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +336.5%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.698 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +994.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +336.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Hoisin sauce Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 41.28g Hoisin sauce
Protein 3.15g 3.31g Hoisin sauce
Fats 0.64g 3.39g Hoisin sauce
Carbs 2.65g 44.08g Hoisin sauce
Calories 23kcal 220kcal Hoisin sauce
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 27.26g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 2.8g Hoisin sauce
Calcium 177mg 32mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 1.01mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 24mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 38mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 119mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 1615mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.32mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.128mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.254mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 1.8µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin A 5275IU 6IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 0µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.28mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 0.4mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.004mg Basil
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.217mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 1.17mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.068mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.062mg Basil
Folate 68µg 23µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 0.5µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.568g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.963g Hoisin sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 1.698g Hoisin sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Basil 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
131%
Basil
10%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1611mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.527g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.