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Hoisin sauce vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hoisin sauce and Falafel

  • Hoisin sauce has less Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, Folate, Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc than Falafel.
  • Hoisin sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 57% more than Falafel.
  • Falafel has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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 Selenium +80%
Contains more Calcium +68.8%
Contains more Iron +238.6%
Contains more Magnesium +241.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +405.3%
Contains more Potassium +391.6%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +368.8%
Contains more Copper +101.6%
Contains more Manganese +172%
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 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Calcium +68.8%
Contains more Iron +238.6%
Contains more Magnesium +241.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +405.3%
Contains more Potassium +391.6%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +368.8%
Contains more Copper +101.6%
Contains more Manganese +172%

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 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.6%
Contains more Folate +304.3%
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 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.6%
Contains more Folate +304.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +38.4%
Contains more Water +27.8%
Contains more Other +105.3%
Contains more Protein +302.1%
Contains more Fats +425.1%
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
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Carbs +38.4%
Contains more Water +27.8%
Contains more Other +105.3%
Contains more Protein +302.1%
Contains more Fats +425.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +956.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145%
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.698 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +956.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 41.28g 31.84g Hoisin sauce
Protein 3.31g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 3.39g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 44.08g 31.84g Hoisin sauce
Calories 220kcal 333kcal Falafel
Sugar 27.26g Falafel
Fiber 2.8g Hoisin sauce
Calcium 32mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 1.01mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 24mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 38mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 119mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 1615mg 294mg Falafel
Zinc 0.32mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.128mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.254mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 1.8µg 1µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin A 6IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.28mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.166mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 1.044mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 23µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin K 0.5µg Hoisin sauce
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 0.568g 2.383g Hoisin sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.963g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Falafel
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
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.815g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 1321mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.