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, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin C, calcium, and folate; however, hoisin sauce is richer in vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 345% higher.
- Basil contains 879 times more vitamin A than hoisin sauce. While basil contains 5275IU of vitamin A, hoisin sauce contains only 6IU.
- 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +453.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +147.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +213.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +153.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +352% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +207.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +82860% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +195.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +185.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
3.31 g
Fats:
3.39 g
Carbs:
44.08 g
Water:
44.23 g
Other:
4.99 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +108.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +429.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1563.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +232.7% |
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Protein
~3.31g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.568 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.698 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +994.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 0.5µg | 345% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 1615mg | 70% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.254mg | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.128mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 1.01mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0.4mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 32mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 44.08g | 14% |
| Folate | 68µg | 23µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.217mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 24mg | 10% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 220kcal | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 1.698g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.062mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 119mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.8g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.32mg | 4% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 3.39g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.068mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.004mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.28mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 38mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1.8µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.963g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 1.17mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.568g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 3.31g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 41.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 27.26g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
104%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1611mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.527g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins