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Feta vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between feta and hoisin sauce

  • Feta is richer than hoisin sauce in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for feta is 72% higher.
  • Hoisin sauce contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
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 +1440.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +786.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +733.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.9%
Contains more IronIron +55.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +807.1%

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.
Feta
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1322.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +583.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +260%
Contains more FolateFolate +39.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 ProteinProtein +329.3%
Contains more FatsFats +527.7%
Contains more WaterWater +24.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +977.8%
~equal in Other ~4.99g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 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 +380.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Hoisin sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg 70%
Saturated fat 14.946g 0.568g 65%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.217mg 48%
Calcium 493mg 32mg 46%
Phosphorus 337mg 38mg 43%
Sodium 917mg 1615mg 30%
Cholesterol 89mg 3mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.062mg 28%
Fats 21.28g 3.39g 28%
Selenium 15µg 1.8µg 24%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.32mg 23%
Protein 14.21g 3.31g 22%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.068mg 18%
Vitamin A 125µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.004mg 13%
Carbs 4.09g 44.08g 13%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Copper 0.032mg 0.128mg 11%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.254mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 0.963g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 1.698g 7%
Iron 0.65mg 1.01mg 5%
Folate 32µg 23µg 2%
Calories 264kcal 220kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Potassium 62mg 119mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.28mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 1.17mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.5µg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 24mg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 4.09g 41.28g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 27.26g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
54%
Feta
9%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.378g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Feta
Feta contains less Sodium (difference - 698mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.