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

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The main differences between Fish sauce and Hoisin sauce

  • Fish sauce is richer in Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Hoisin sauce is richer in Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Fish sauce is 271% higher.
  • Hoisin sauce contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve 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.
Fish sauce
Fish sauce
4
:
6
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce
Contains more Calcium +34.4%
Contains more Magnesium +629.2%
Contains more Potassium +142%
Contains more Selenium +405.6%
Contains more Iron +29.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.9%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +156%
Equal in Manganese - 0.254
Fish sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 126% 3% 26% 1025% 6% 17% 31% 50%
Hoisin sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 18% 17% 11% 211% 9% 43% 34% 10%
Contains more Calcium +34.4%
Contains more Magnesium +629.2%
Contains more Potassium +142%
Contains more Selenium +405.6%
Contains more Iron +29.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.9%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +156%
Equal in Manganese - 0.254

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.
Fish sauce
Fish sauce
8
:
3
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +538.7%
Contains more Folate +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Fish sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 2% 3% 14% 44% 8% 92% 39% 60% 0%
Hoisin sauce
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +538.7%
Contains more Folate +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sauce
Fish sauce
3
:
2
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce
Contains more Protein +52.9%
Contains more Water +60.7%
Contains more Other +305.2%
Contains more Fats +33800%
Contains more Carbs +1111%
Fish sauce
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
Hoisin sauce
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 Protein +52.9%
Contains more Water +60.7%
Contains more Other +305.2%
Contains more Fats +33800%
Contains more Carbs +1111%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sauce
Fish sauce
1
:
2
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56500%
Fish sauce
38% 25% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Hoisin sauce
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.698 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56500%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sauce Hoisin sauce Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 41.28g Hoisin sauce
Protein 5.06g 3.31g Fish sauce
Fats 0.01g 3.39g Hoisin sauce
Carbs 3.64g 44.08g Hoisin sauce
Calories 35kcal 220kcal Hoisin sauce
Sugar 3.64g 27.26g Fish sauce
Fiber 0g 2.8g Hoisin sauce
Calcium 43mg 32mg Fish sauce
Iron 0.78mg 1.01mg Hoisin sauce
Magnesium 175mg 24mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 7mg 38mg Hoisin sauce
Potassium 288mg 119mg Fish sauce
Sodium 7851mg 1615mg Hoisin sauce
Zinc 0.2mg 0.32mg Hoisin sauce
Copper 0.05mg 0.128mg Hoisin sauce
Manganese 0.233mg 0.254mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 9.1µg 1.8µg Fish sauce
Vitamin A 12IU 6IU Fish sauce
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Fish sauce
Vitamin E 0mg 0.28mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.4mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.004mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.217mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 2.313mg 1.17mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.118mg 0.068mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0.062mg Fish sauce
Folate 51µg 23µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Fish sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Hoisin sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Fish sauce
Saturated Fat 0.003g 0.568g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.963g Hoisin sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 1.698g Hoisin sauce

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sauce 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
22%
Fish sauce
10%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Fish sauce
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 6236mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.565g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/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.