Asparagus vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between asparagus and hoisin sauce?
- Asparagus is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B1, folate, copper, vitamin C, and vitamin E, yet hoisin sauce is richer in vitamin B2.
- Hoisin sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 70% higher.
- Asparagus has 126 times more vitamin A than hoisin sauce. Asparagus has 756IU of vitamin A, while hoisin sauce has 6IU.
- Asparagus contains less sodium.
We used Asparagus, raw and Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve types in this comparison.
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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 more PotassiumPotassium | +69.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +303.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3475% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +302.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +8220% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +126.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
3.31 g
Fats:
3.39 g
Carbs:
44.08 g
Water:
44.23 g
Other:
4.99 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +110.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2725% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1036.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +760.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.568 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.698 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3296% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2mg | 1615mg | 70% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 0.5µg | 34% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 1.01mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 44.08g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.004mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 1.698g | 11% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 220kcal | 10% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.128mg | 7% |
| Folate | 52µg | 23µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.217mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0.4mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.28mg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 3.39g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.068mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.254mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.8g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.963g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.568g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 3.31g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.32mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 119mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 1.17mg | 1% |
| Choline | 16mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 41.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 27.26g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
25%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 1613mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.528g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus 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.