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Broth vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between broth and hoisin sauce

  • Broth has more selenium, choline, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B12; however, hoisin sauce is higher in copper and fiber.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 968% more than hoisin sauce.
  • Hoisin sauce has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +484.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +159.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +336.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1455.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +255.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.01mg

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.
Broth
10
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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% 5.6% 0% 1% 50% 22% 4.1% 14% 0% 1.3% 17% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +782.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +39.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +1332.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 ProteinProtein +403.3%
Contains more FatsFats +309.4%
Contains more OtherOther +885.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +144.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1848.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 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 +456.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +163.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Hoisin sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 1615mg 968%
Selenium 28µg 1.8µg 48%
Protein 16.66g 3.31g 27%
Choline 114.6mg 8mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 1.698g 19%
Phosphorus 166mg 38mg 18%
Calcium 187mg 32mg 16%
Fats 13.88g 3.39g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.217mg 16%
Copper 0mg 0.128mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.568g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.963g 11%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.068mg 11%
Carbs 18.01g 44.08g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.004mg 8%
Magnesium 56mg 24mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.17mg 8%
Potassium 309mg 119mg 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.254mg 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.062mg 3%
Folate 32µg 23µg 2%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.32mg 2%
Calories 267kcal 220kcal 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.28mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 41.28g N/A
Iron 1.03mg 1.01mg 0%
Sugar 17.36g 27.26g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Hoisin sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Broth
9%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 22260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.862g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broth
Broth is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.9g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.