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Hoisin sauce vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Hoisin sauce and Cocktail sauce?

  • Hoisin sauce is richer in Vitamin B2, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Cocktail sauce is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, and Vitamin E .
  • Hoisin sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 27% higher.
  • Cocktail sauce contains less Sugar.

We used Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Sauce, cocktail, 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 Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Copper +15.3%
Contains more Manganese +71.6%
Contains more Potassium +159.7%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
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 8% 32% 13% 13% 28% 129% 11% 37% 20% 12%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Copper +15.3%
Contains more Manganese +71.6%
Contains more Potassium +159.7%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.7%
Contains more Folate +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +5883.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Vitamin K +780%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.068
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 22% 22% 0% 39% 6% 11% 16% 5% 19% 13% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.7%
Contains more Folate +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +5883.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Vitamin K +780%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.068

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +143.4%
Contains more Fats +222.9%
Contains more Carbs +56.2%
Contains more Other +34.9%
Contains more Water +48.5%
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
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Protein +143.4%
Contains more Fats +222.9%
Contains more Carbs +56.2%
Contains more Other +34.9%
Contains more Water +48.5%

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 Cocktail sauce
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Cocktail sauce Opinion
Net carbs 41.28g 26.42g Hoisin sauce
Protein 3.31g 1.36g Hoisin sauce
Fats 3.39g 1.05g Hoisin sauce
Carbs 44.08g 28.22g Hoisin sauce
Calories 220kcal 124kcal Hoisin sauce
Sugar 27.26g 11.83g Cocktail sauce
Fiber 2.8g 1.8g Hoisin sauce
Calcium 32mg 26mg Hoisin sauce
Iron 1.01mg 0.83mg Hoisin sauce
Magnesium 24mg 17mg Hoisin sauce
Phosphorus 38mg 30mg Hoisin sauce
Potassium 119mg 309mg Cocktail sauce
Sodium 1615mg 983mg Cocktail sauce
Zinc 0.32mg 0.38mg Cocktail sauce
Copper 0.128mg 0.111mg Hoisin sauce
Manganese 0.254mg 0.148mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 1.8µg 2.2µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A 6IU 359IU Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin E 0.28mg 1.08mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin C 0.4mg 11.6mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.021mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.047mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 0.82mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.068mg
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0.08mg Cocktail sauce
Folate 23µg 17µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin K 0.5µg 4.4µg Cocktail sauce
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Cocktail sauce
Saturated Fat 0.568g 0g Cocktail sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.963g 0g Hoisin sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 0g Hoisin sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Cocktail sauce
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
13%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 632mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.568g)
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 ($)
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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.