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Hoisin sauce vs. Benecol — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Hoisin sauce and Benecol

  • Hoisin sauce has more Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Benecol has more Vitamin E, Vitamin A, and Vitamin K.
  • Benecol's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 246% more.
  • Benecol is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread.

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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 17% 9.6% 11% 38% 43% 8.7% 16% 211% 33% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 1.2% 0.35% 0% 0% 0% 1.7% 87% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2875%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +850%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.5%

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 1.3% 0.36% 5.6% 0% 1% 50% 22% 4.1% 14% 0% 1.3% 17% 4.4%
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 0% 274% 744% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 141% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +76016.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
39% 6% 54% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 38.71 g
Carbs: 5.71 g
Water: 53.73 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +672%
Contains more OtherOther +169.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1041.9%
Contains more WaterWater +21.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.698 g
13% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.948 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1865.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +603.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Benecol Opinion
Calories 220kcal 357kcal Benecol
Protein 3.31g 0g Hoisin sauce
Fats 3.39g 38.71g Benecol
Vitamin C 0.4mg Hoisin sauce
Net carbs 41.28g 5.71g Hoisin sauce
Carbs 44.08g 5.71g Hoisin sauce
Cholesterol 3mg Benecol
Magnesium 24mg 1mg Hoisin sauce
Calcium 32mg 4mg Hoisin sauce
Potassium 119mg 4mg Hoisin sauce
Iron 1.01mg 0mg Hoisin sauce
Sugar 27.26g Benecol
Fiber 2.8g Hoisin sauce
Copper 0.128mg 0mg Hoisin sauce
Zinc 0.32mg 0mg Hoisin sauce
Phosphorus 38mg 4mg Hoisin sauce
Sodium 1615mg 670mg Benecol
Vitamin A 6IU 4567IU Benecol
Vitamin A 0µg 1370µg Benecol
Vitamin E 0.28mg 37.22mg Benecol
Manganese 0.254mg 0mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 1.8µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.012mg Benecol
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 0mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0.068mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin K 0.5µg 56.5µg Benecol
Folate 23µg Hoisin sauce
Trans Fat 2.214g Hoisin sauce
Choline 8mg Hoisin sauce
Saturated Fat 0.568g 4.77g Hoisin sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.963g 18.932g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 11.948g Benecol
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g Benecol
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.037g Benecol
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.557g Benecol

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Benecol
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
9%
Hoisin sauce
89%
Benecol
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
9%
Benecol

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.202g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 945mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Hoisin sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172886/nutrients
  2. Benecol - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171035/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.