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Fish oil vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fish oil and Hoisin sauce

  • Fish oil has less Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Fish oil covers your daily Cholesterol needs 254% more than Hoisin sauce.
  • Hoisin sauce contains 37 times less Saturated Fat than Fish oil. Fish oil contains 21.29g of Saturated Fat, while Hoisin sauce contains 0.568g.
  • Hoisin sauce has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish oil, herring 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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 18% 17% 11% 211% 9% 43% 34% 10%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2849.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +2849.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5773.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +819%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
23% 61% 17%
Saturated Fat: 21.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.604 g
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.698 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5773.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +819%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish oil Hoisin sauce Opinion
Net carbs 0g 41.28g Hoisin sauce
Protein 0g 3.31g Hoisin sauce
Fats 100g 3.39g Fish oil
Carbs 0g 44.08g Hoisin sauce
Calories 902kcal 220kcal Fish oil
Sugar 27.26g Fish oil
Fiber 0g 2.8g Hoisin sauce
Calcium 0mg 32mg Hoisin sauce
Iron 0mg 1.01mg Hoisin sauce
Magnesium 0mg 24mg Hoisin sauce
Phosphorus 0mg 38mg Hoisin sauce
Potassium 0mg 119mg Hoisin sauce
Sodium 0mg 1615mg Fish oil
Zinc 0mg 0.32mg Hoisin sauce
Copper 0mg 0.128mg Hoisin sauce
Manganese 0mg 0.254mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 0µg 1.8µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Hoisin sauce
Vitamin E 0.28mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.004mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.217mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.17mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.068mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.062mg Hoisin sauce
Folate 0µg 23µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin K 0.5µg Hoisin sauce
Cholesterol 766mg 3mg Hoisin sauce
Saturated Fat 21.29g 0.568g Hoisin sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 4.206g 0g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 6.273g 0g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.619g 0g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 56.564g 0.963g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 15.604g 1.698g Fish oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fish oil 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
0%
Fish oil
10%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Fish oil
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 763mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.722g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $5)
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 Sugar?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1615mg)

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. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172340/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.