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Hoisin sauce vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hoisin sauce and figs

  • Hoisin sauce is richer than figs in vitamin B2, iron, copper, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for hoisin sauce is 70% higher.
  • Hoisin sauce contains 4 times more vitamin B2 than figs. Hoisin sauce contains 0.217mg of vitamin B2, while figs contain 0.05mg.
  • Figs contain less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Figs, raw.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains more IronIron +173%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +98.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
~equal in Calcium ~35mg

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%
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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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +192.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +283.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +840%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +341.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1030%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.8%
Contains more OtherOther +656.1%
Contains more WaterWater +78.9%

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
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1359.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1079.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Figs DV% diff.
Sodium 1615mg 1mg 70%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.05mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 0.144g 10%
Carbs 44.08g 19.18g 8%
Iron 1.01mg 0.37mg 8%
Calories 220kcal 74kcal 7%
Copper 0.128mg 0.07mg 6%
Fats 3.39g 0.3g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.3mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 0.4mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.06mg 5%
Protein 3.31g 0.75g 5%
Manganese 0.254mg 0.128mg 5%
Folate 23µg 6µg 4%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 4.7µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0.113mg 4%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.2µg 3%
Potassium 119mg 232mg 3%
Phosphorus 38mg 14mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.568g 0.06g 2%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.15mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.963g 0.066g 2%
Magnesium 24mg 17mg 2%
Choline 8mg 4.7mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 41.28g 16.28g N/A
Calcium 32mg 35mg 0%
Sugar 27.26g 16.26g N/A
Fiber 2.8g 2.9g 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Figs
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
8%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 1614mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.508g)
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.