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Hoisin sauce vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between hoisin sauce and chocolate cake?

  • Hoisin sauce has less choline, selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, copper, iron, and vitamin B12 than chocolate cake.
  • Hoisin sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 57% higher.
  • Chocolate cake contains less sodium.

We used Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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.
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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.6%
Contains more IronIron +59.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +561.1%

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% 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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3425%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +1505%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.213mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.137mg

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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +81.3%
Contains more OtherOther +177.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.1%
Contains more FatsFats +345.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.1%

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
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +527.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.6%

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 Chocolate cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Sodium 1615mg 315mg 57%
Choline 8mg 128.4mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.568g 5.43g 22%
Fats 3.39g 15.1g 18%
Selenium 1.8µg 11.9µg 18%
Cholesterol 3mg 58mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.963g 6.039g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.141mg 11%
Phosphorus 38mg 106mg 10%
Copper 0.128mg 0.207mg 9%
Calories 220kcal 371kcal 8%
Iron 1.01mg 1.61mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 2.761g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Fiber 2.8g 1.6g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.304mg 5%
Protein 3.31g 5.3g 4%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.69mg 3%
Calcium 32mg 60mg 3%
Carbs 44.08g 53.4g 3%
Magnesium 24mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0.041mg 2%
Folate 23µg 27µg 1%
Potassium 119mg 140mg 1%
Manganese 0.254mg 0.28mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 41.28g 51.8g N/A
Sugar 27.26g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.213mg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 1.137mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Chocolate cake
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
9%
Hoisin sauce
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.862g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1300mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake 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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.