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Hoisin sauce vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hoisin sauce and eggs

  • Eggs are richer than hoisin sauce in copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for eggs is 208% higher.
  • Hoisin sauce contains 13 times more sodium than eggs. Hoisin sauce contains 1615mg of sodium, while eggs contain 124mg.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +876.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.3%
Contains more IronIron +17.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1462.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +352.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1611.1%
~equal in Potassium ~126mg

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 0% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1728.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +267.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1955.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +3572.5%

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
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3835.7%
Contains more OtherOther +366.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +280.1%
Contains more FatsFats +213%
Contains more WaterWater +68.7%

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
Egg
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +323.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.128mg 2mg 208%
Cholesterol 3mg 373mg 123%
Sodium 1615mg 124mg 65%
Selenium 1.8µg 30.8µg 53%
Choline 8mg 293.8mg 52%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg 46%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 1.398mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.513mg 23%
Phosphorus 38mg 172mg 19%
Protein 3.31g 12.58g 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 149µg 17%
Carbs 44.08g 1.12g 14%
Saturated fat 0.568g 3.267g 12%
Fats 3.39g 10.61g 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg 11%
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU 11%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Manganese 0.254mg 0.026mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.963g 4.077g 8%
Zinc 0.32mg 1.05mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 0.064mg 7%
Folate 23µg 44µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 1.03mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0.121mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.066mg 5%
Calories 220kcal 155kcal 3%
Magnesium 24mg 10mg 3%
Iron 1.01mg 1.19mg 2%
Calcium 32mg 50mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 1.414g 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 41.28g 1.12g N/A
Potassium 119mg 126mg 0%
Sugar 27.26g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.699g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1491mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.