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Corn syrup vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between corn syrup and hoisin sauce

  • Hoisin sauce is richer than corn syrup in vitamin B2, fiber, copper, iron, vitamin B3, manganese, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for hoisin sauce is 63% higher.
  • Corn syrup contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, corn, dark 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% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
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 -90.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +170.5%
Contains more IronIron +173%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +154%

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% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more CholineCholine +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5750%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +588.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 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 CarbsCarbs +76%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +101%
Contains more OtherOther +1147.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Hoisin sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 155mg 1615mg 63%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.217mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.698g 11%
Carbs 77.59g 44.08g 11%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Copper 0.053mg 0.128mg 8%
Iron 0.37mg 1.01mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 1.17mg 7%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.254mg 7%
Protein 0g 3.31g 7%
Folate 0µg 23µg 6%
Fats 0g 3.39g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.062mg 4%
Phosphorus 11mg 38mg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 24mg 4%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.32mg 3%
Saturated fat 0g 0.568g 3%
Calories 286kcal 220kcal 3%
Selenium 2.9µg 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.28mg 2%
Potassium 44mg 119mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.963g 2%
Calcium 18mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.004mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.068mg 1%
Choline 13.3mg 8mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 77.59g 41.28g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 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
Corn syrup 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
1%
Corn syrup
9%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 1460mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.568g)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.