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

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The main differences between Hoisin sauce and Fish sauce

  • Hoisin sauce is richer in Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Copper, yet Fish sauce is richer in Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Fish sauce is 271% higher.
  • Hoisin sauce contains less Sodium.

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

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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 Iron +29.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.9%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +156%
Contains more Calcium +34.4%
Contains more Magnesium +629.2%
Contains more Potassium +142%
Contains more Selenium +405.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.233
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 13% 30% 126% 3% 26% 1025% 6% 17% 31% 50%
Contains more Iron +29.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.9%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +156%
Contains more Calcium +34.4%
Contains more Magnesium +629.2%
Contains more Potassium +142%
Contains more Selenium +405.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.233

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +538.7%
Contains more Folate +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 2% 3% 14% 44% 8% 92% 39% 60% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +538.7%
Contains more Folate +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +33800%
Contains more Carbs +1111%
Contains more Protein +52.9%
Contains more Water +60.7%
Contains more Other +305.2%
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% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
Contains more Fats +33800%
Contains more Carbs +1111%
Contains more Protein +52.9%
Contains more Water +60.7%
Contains more Other +305.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56500%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.698 g
38% 25% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56500%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Fish sauce Opinion
Net carbs 41.28g 3.64g Hoisin sauce
Protein 3.31g 5.06g Fish sauce
Fats 3.39g 0.01g Hoisin sauce
Carbs 44.08g 3.64g Hoisin sauce
Calories 220kcal 35kcal Hoisin sauce
Sugar 27.26g 3.64g Fish sauce
Fiber 2.8g 0g Hoisin sauce
Calcium 32mg 43mg Fish sauce
Iron 1.01mg 0.78mg Hoisin sauce
Magnesium 24mg 175mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 38mg 7mg Hoisin sauce
Potassium 119mg 288mg Fish sauce
Sodium 1615mg 7851mg Hoisin sauce
Zinc 0.32mg 0.2mg Hoisin sauce
Copper 0.128mg 0.05mg Hoisin sauce
Manganese 0.254mg 0.233mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 1.8µg 9.1µg Fish sauce
Vitamin A 6IU 12IU Fish sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Fish sauce
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.5mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.012mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.057mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 2.313mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.118mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0.396mg Fish sauce
Folate 23µg 51µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Fish sauce
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0µg Hoisin sauce
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Fish sauce
Saturated Fat 0.568g 0.003g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.963g 0.002g Hoisin sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 0.003g Hoisin sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Fish sauce
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
22%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 6236mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.565g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/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.