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Hoisin sauce vs. Blue cheese dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hoisin sauce and Blue cheese dressing

  • Hoisin sauce is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Fiber, yet Blue cheese dressing is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Blue cheese dressing is 71% higher.
  • Hoisin sauce contains 42 times more Manganese than Blue cheese dressing. Hoisin sauce contains 0.254mg of Manganese, while Blue cheese dressing contains 0.006mg.
  • Blue cheese dressing contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, commercial, regular.

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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.
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce
7
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3
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
Contains more Iron +1022.2%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains more Zinc +52.4%
Contains more Copper +1322.2%
Contains more Manganese +4133.3%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Calcium +15.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.7%
Contains less Sodium -60.2%
Hoisin sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 18% 17% 11% 211% 9% 43% 34% 10%
Blue cheese dressing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 6% 32% 8% 84% 6% 3% 1% 6%
Contains more Iron +1022.2%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains more Zinc +52.4%
Contains more Copper +1322.2%
Contains more Manganese +4133.3%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Calcium +15.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.7%
Contains less Sodium -60.2%

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.
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce
4
:
8
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1070%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.6%
Contains more Folate +360%
Contains more Vitamin A +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1428.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +470.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +17080%
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%
Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 86% 3% 3% 3% 24% 2% 24% 9% 4% 34% 215%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1070%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.6%
Contains more Folate +360%
Contains more Vitamin A +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1428.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +470.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +17080%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce
4
:
1
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
Contains more Protein +141.6%
Contains more Carbs +824.1%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Fats +1407.4%
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
Blue cheese dressing
51% 5% 40% 3%
Protein: 1.37 g
Fats: 51.1 g
Carbs: 4.77 g
Water: 39.71 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more Protein +141.6%
Contains more Carbs +824.1%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Fats +1407.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce
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2
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1278.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1522.2%
Hoisin sauce
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.698 g
Blue cheese dressing
17% 27% 56%
Saturated Fat: 8.275 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.279 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 27.545 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1278.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1522.2%

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 Blue cheese dressing
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Blue cheese dressing Opinion
Net carbs 41.28g 4.37g Hoisin sauce
Protein 3.31g 1.37g Hoisin sauce
Fats 3.39g 51.1g Blue cheese dressing
Carbs 44.08g 4.77g Hoisin sauce
Calories 220kcal 484kcal Blue cheese dressing
Sugar 27.26g 3.48g Blue cheese dressing
Fiber 2.8g 0.4g Hoisin sauce
Calcium 32mg 37mg Blue cheese dressing
Iron 1.01mg 0.09mg Hoisin sauce
Magnesium 24mg 8mg Hoisin sauce
Phosphorus 38mg 74mg Blue cheese dressing
Potassium 119mg 88mg Hoisin sauce
Sodium 1615mg 642mg Blue cheese dressing
Zinc 0.32mg 0.21mg Hoisin sauce
Copper 0.128mg 0.009mg Hoisin sauce
Manganese 0.254mg 0.006mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 1.8µg 1µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin A 6IU 73IU Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin E 0.28mg 4.28mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.7mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.01mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.1mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 0.1mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.388mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0.037mg Hoisin sauce
Folate 23µg 5µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.27µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin K 0.5µg 85.9µg Blue cheese dressing
Cholesterol 3mg 31mg Hoisin sauce
Trans Fat 1.34g Hoisin sauce
Saturated Fat 0.568g 8.275g Hoisin sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Blue cheese dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 0.963g 13.279g Blue cheese dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 27.545g Blue cheese dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Blue cheese dressing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Hoisin sauce
34%
Blue cheese dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
16%
Blue cheese dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.707g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 973mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Blue cheese dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173562/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.