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Hoisin sauce vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Hoisin sauce and Candy bar

  • Hoisin sauce has less Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Magnesium.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11764% more.
  • Hoisin sauce has 10 times more Sodium than Candy bar. Hoisin sauce has 1615mg of Sodium, while Candy bar has 156mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Magnesium +358.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +710.5%
Contains more Potassium +242%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +1131.3%
Contains more Copper +504.7%
Contains more Manganese +389.4%
Contains more Selenium +161.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.97
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 18% 17% 11% 211% 9% 43% 34% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Magnesium +358.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +710.5%
Contains more Potassium +242%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +1131.3%
Contains more Copper +504.7%
Contains more Manganese +389.4%
Contains more Selenium +161.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.97

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +577.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246674.2%
Contains more Folate +226.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +577.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246674.2%
Contains more Folate +226.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2664.4%
Contains more Other +177.2%
Contains more Protein +368.3%
Contains more Fats +894.1%
Equal in Carbs - 47.4
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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +2664.4%
Contains more Other +177.2%
Contains more Protein +368.3%
Contains more Fats +894.1%
Equal in Carbs - 47.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1636.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +527.2%
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.698 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1636.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +527.2%

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 Candy bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 41.28g 43.3g Candy bar
Protein 3.31g 15.5g Candy bar
Fats 3.39g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 44.08g 47.4g Candy bar
Calories 220kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 27.26g 42.22g Hoisin sauce
Fiber 2.8g 4.1g Candy bar
Calcium 32mg 78mg Candy bar
Iron 1.01mg 0.97mg Hoisin sauce
Magnesium 24mg 110mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 38mg 308mg Candy bar
Potassium 119mg 407mg Candy bar
Sodium 1615mg 156mg Candy bar
Zinc 0.32mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.128mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Manganese 0.254mg 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 1.8µg 4.7µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Hoisin sauce
Vitamin E 0.28mg 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.14mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 23µg 75µg Candy bar
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0µg Hoisin sauce
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 0.568g 4.678g Hoisin sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.963g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Candy bar
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
10%
Hoisin sauce
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 1459mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Hoisin sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172886/nutrients
  2. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.