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Blue cheese dressing vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Blue cheese dressing and Hoisin sauce

  • Blue cheese dressing is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B12, yet Hoisin sauce is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Blue cheese dressing is 71% higher.
  • Hoisin sauce contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, commercial, regular 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 5.7% 11% 7.8% 3.4% 3% 5.7% 32% 84% 0.78% 5.5%
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 more CalciumCalcium +15.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.2%
Contains more IronIron +1022.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1322.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4133.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80%

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 2.3% 4.4% 86% 3% 2.5% 23% 1.9% 23% 8.5% 34% 215% 3.8% 9.8%
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 CVitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1428.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +470.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17080%
Contains more CholineCholine +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1070%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +360%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
51% 5% 40% 3%
Protein: 1.37 g
Fats: 51.1 g
Carbs: 4.77 g
Water: 39.71 g
Other: 3.05 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 +1407.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +141.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +824.1%
Contains more WaterWater +11.4%
Contains more OtherOther +63.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 27% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.275 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.279 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 27.545 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 +1278.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1522.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese dressing Hoisin sauce Opinion
Calories 484kcal 220kcal Blue cheese dressing
Protein 1.37g 3.31g Hoisin sauce
Fats 51.1g 3.39g Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.4mg Blue cheese dressing
Net carbs 4.37g 41.28g Hoisin sauce
Carbs 4.77g 44.08g Hoisin sauce
Cholesterol 31mg 3mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Blue cheese dressing
Magnesium 8mg 24mg Hoisin sauce
Calcium 37mg 32mg Blue cheese dressing
Potassium 88mg 119mg Hoisin sauce
Iron 0.09mg 1.01mg Hoisin sauce
Sugar 3.48g 27.26g Blue cheese dressing
Fiber 0.4g 2.8g Hoisin sauce
Copper 0.009mg 0.128mg Hoisin sauce
Zinc 0.21mg 0.32mg Hoisin sauce
Phosphorus 74mg 38mg Blue cheese dressing
Sodium 642mg 1615mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin A 73IU 6IU Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin E 4.28mg 0.28mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Blue cheese dressing
Manganese 0.006mg 0.254mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 1µg 1.8µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.004mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.217mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1.17mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0.388mg 0.068mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.062mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin K 85.9µg 0.5µg Blue cheese dressing
Folate 5µg 23µg Hoisin sauce
Trans Fat 1.34g Hoisin sauce
Choline 17.9mg 8mg Blue cheese dressing
Saturated Fat 8.275g 0.568g Hoisin sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 13.279g 0.963g Blue cheese dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 27.545g 1.698g Blue cheese dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Blue cheese dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Blue cheese dressing 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
32%
Blue cheese dressing
9%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Blue cheese dressing
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.707g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 973mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Blue cheese dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173562/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.