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Biscuit vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Biscuit and Hoisin sauce

  • Hoisin sauce contains less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B2 than Biscuit.
  • Hoisin sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 45% higher.
  • Hoisin sauce contains 89 times less Vitamin B1 than Biscuit. Biscuit contains 0.356mg of Vitamin B1, while Hoisin sauce contains 0.004mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Hoisin sauce is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains more Calcium +634.4%
Contains more Iron +187.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +331.6%
Contains less Sodium -64.1%
Contains more Zinc +68.8%
Contains more Manganese +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +983.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Copper +56.1%
Equal in Potassium - 119
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 18% 17% 11% 211% 9% 43% 34% 10%
Contains more Calcium +634.4%
Contains more Iron +187.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +331.6%
Contains less Sodium -64.1%
Contains more Zinc +68.8%
Contains more Manganese +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +983.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Copper +56.1%
Equal in Potassium - 119

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319.1%
Contains more Folate +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
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 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319.1%
Contains more Folate +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +111.5%
Contains more Fats +380.8%
Contains more Water +53%
Contains more Other +55.9%
Equal in Carbs - 44.08
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 Protein +111.5%
Contains more Fats +380.8%
Contains more Water +53%
Contains more Other +55.9%
Equal in Carbs - 44.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +619.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.698 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +619.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Hoisin sauce Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 41.28g Biscuit
Protein 7g 3.31g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 3.39g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 44.08g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 220kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 27.26g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 2.8g Hoisin sauce
Calcium 235mg 32mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 1.01mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 24mg Hoisin sauce
Phosphorus 164mg 38mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 119mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 1615mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.54mg 0.32mg Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.128mg Hoisin sauce
Manganese 0.378mg 0.254mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 1.8µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 6IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.28mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.4mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.004mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.217mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 1.17mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.068mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.062mg Hoisin sauce
Folate 61µg 23µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 0.5µg Hoisin sauce
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 3mg
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.568g Hoisin sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 0.963g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 1.698g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
25%
Biscuit
10%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.756g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 1035mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (3 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.