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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 RAE, 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.
Benecol
Benecol
1
:
9
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce
Contains less Sodium -58.5%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +2300%
Contains more Phosphorus +850%
Contains more Potassium +2875%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Benecol
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 0% 1% 2% 1% 88% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Hoisin sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 18% 17% 11% 211% 9% 43% 34% 10%
Contains less Sodium -58.5%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +2300%
Contains more Phosphorus +850%
Contains more Potassium +2875%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
Benecol
Benecol
4
:
8
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce
Contains more Vitamin A +76016.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +13192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +11200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Benecol
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 275% 745% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 142%
Hoisin sauce
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 +76016.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +13192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +11200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Benecol
Benecol
2
:
3
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce
Contains more Fats +1041.9%
Contains more Water +21.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +672%
Contains more Other +169.7%
Benecol
39% 6% 54% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 38.71 g
Carbs: 5.71 g
Water: 53.73 g
Other: 1.85 g
Hoisin sauce
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 Fats +1041.9%
Contains more Water +21.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +672%
Contains more Other +169.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Benecol
Benecol
2
:
1
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1865.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +603.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Benecol
13% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.948 g
Hoisin sauce
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.698 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1865.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +603.7%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Benecol Hoisin sauce Opinion
Net carbs 5.71g 41.28g Hoisin sauce
Protein 0g 3.31g Hoisin sauce
Fats 38.71g 3.39g Benecol
Carbs 5.71g 44.08g Hoisin sauce
Calories 357kcal 220kcal Benecol
Sugar 27.26g Benecol
Fiber 2.8g Hoisin sauce
Calcium 4mg 32mg Hoisin sauce
Iron 0mg 1.01mg Hoisin sauce
Magnesium 1mg 24mg Hoisin sauce
Phosphorus 4mg 38mg Hoisin sauce
Potassium 4mg 119mg Hoisin sauce
Sodium 670mg 1615mg Benecol
Zinc 0mg 0.32mg Hoisin sauce
Copper 0mg 0.128mg Hoisin sauce
Manganese 0mg 0.254mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 1.8µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin A 4567IU 6IU Benecol
Vitamin A RAE 1370µg 0µg Benecol
Vitamin E 37.22mg 0.28mg Benecol
Vitamin C 0.4mg 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
Folate 23µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin K 56.5µg 0.5µg Benecol
Cholesterol 3mg Benecol
Trans Fat 2.214g 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-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.037g Benecol
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.557g Benecol
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g Benecol

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is better in case of low diet
Benecol Hoisin sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
97%
Benecol
10%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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.