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Benecol vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Benecol and Hoisin sauce

  • Benecol has more Vitamin E, Vitamin A, and Vitamin K, however, Hoisin sauce has more Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Benecol's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 246% more.
  • Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread 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 0.71% 1.2% 0.35% 0% 0% 0% 1.7% 87% 0% 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 -58.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2875%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +850%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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% 274% 744% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 141% 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% 0.36% 5.6% 0% 1% 50% 22% 4.1% 14% 0% 1.3% 17% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +76016.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 6% 54% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 38.71 g
Carbs: 5.71 g
Water: 53.73 g
Other: 1.85 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 FatsFats +1041.9%
Contains more WaterWater +21.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +672%
Contains more OtherOther +169.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.948 g
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.698 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1865.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +603.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Benecol Hoisin sauce Opinion
Calories 357kcal 220kcal Benecol
Protein 0g 3.31g Hoisin sauce
Fats 38.71g 3.39g Benecol
Vitamin C 0.4mg Hoisin sauce
Net carbs 5.71g 41.28g Hoisin sauce
Carbs 5.71g 44.08g Hoisin sauce
Cholesterol 3mg Benecol
Magnesium 1mg 24mg Hoisin sauce
Calcium 4mg 32mg Hoisin sauce
Potassium 4mg 119mg Hoisin sauce
Iron 0mg 1.01mg Hoisin sauce
Sugar 27.26g Benecol
Fiber 2.8g Hoisin sauce
Copper 0mg 0.128mg Hoisin sauce
Zinc 0mg 0.32mg Hoisin sauce
Phosphorus 4mg 38mg Hoisin sauce
Sodium 670mg 1615mg Benecol
Vitamin A 4567IU 6IU Benecol
Vitamin A 1370µg 0µg Benecol
Vitamin E 37.22mg 0.28mg Benecol
Manganese 0mg 0.254mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 1.8µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.004mg Benecol
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.217mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.17mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0.068mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.062mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin K 56.5µg 0.5µg Benecol
Folate 23µg Hoisin sauce
Trans Fat 2.214g Hoisin sauce
Choline 8mg Hoisin sauce
Saturated Fat 4.77g 0.568g Hoisin sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 18.932g 0.963g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 11.948g 1.698g Benecol
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g Benecol
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.037g Benecol
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.557g Benecol

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Benecol Hoisin sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
89%
Benecol
9%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Benecol
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.202g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 945mg)
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 ($)

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. Benecol - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171035/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.