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

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Important differences between Flaxseed oil and Hoisin sauce

  • Flaxseed oil has more Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Hoisin sauce has more Iron, and Copper.
  • Hoisin sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 70% more.
  • Flaxseed oil has 38 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Hoisin sauce. Flaxseed oil has 64.876g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Hoisin sauce has 1.698g.
  • Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed 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 11% 2.7% 2.7% 13% 22% 8.5% 12% 0.78% 18% 0%
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 -99.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +255.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +283.9%
Contains more IronIron +197.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +91%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80.1%
~equal in Zinc ~0.32mg

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% 14% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 0% 0%
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% 0.36% 5.6% 0% 1% 50% 22% 4.1% 14% 0% 1.3% 17% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +560%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 99.01 g
Carbs: 0.39 g
Water: 0.16 g
Other: 0.07 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 FatsFats +2820.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +794.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11202.6%
Contains more WaterWater +27543.8%
Contains more OtherOther +7028.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 22% 69%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 64.876 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 +2042.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3720.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flaxseed oil Hoisin sauce Opinion
Calories 878kcal 220kcal Flaxseed oil
Protein 0.37g 3.31g Hoisin sauce
Fats 99.01g 3.39g Flaxseed oil
Vitamin C 0.4mg Hoisin sauce
Net carbs 0.39g 41.28g Hoisin sauce
Carbs 0.39g 44.08g Hoisin sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Flaxseed oil
Magnesium 15mg 24mg Hoisin sauce
Calcium 9mg 32mg Hoisin sauce
Potassium 31mg 119mg Hoisin sauce
Iron 0.34mg 1.01mg Hoisin sauce
Sugar 27.26g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 2.8g Hoisin sauce
Copper 0.067mg 0.128mg Hoisin sauce
Zinc 0.31mg 0.32mg Hoisin sauce
Phosphorus 27mg 38mg Hoisin sauce
Sodium 6mg 1615mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin A 6IU Hoisin sauce
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.28mg Flaxseed oil
Manganese 0.141mg 0.254mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 1.8µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B1 0.004mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B2 0.217mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 1.17mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0.068mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B6 0.062mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0.5µg Flaxseed oil
Folate 23µg Hoisin sauce
Trans Fat 0.184g Hoisin sauce
Choline 8mg Hoisin sauce
Saturated Fat 9.047g 0.568g Hoisin sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 20.634g 0.963g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 64.876g 1.698g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - ALA 48.93g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.077g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.034g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 15.679g Flaxseed oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flaxseed oil 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
2%
Flaxseed oil
9%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Flaxseed oil
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.479g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1609mg)
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. Flaxseed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171442/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.