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Hoisin sauce vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Hoisin sauce and Flaxseed oil

  • Hoisin sauce has more Iron, and Copper, however, Flaxseed oil has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Hoisin sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 70% more.
  • Hoisin sauce has 4 times more Potassium than Flaxseed oil. Hoisin sauce has 119mg of Potassium, while Flaxseed oil has 31mg.
  • Flaxseed oil is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.7% 2.7% 13% 22% 8.5% 12% 0.78% 18% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +255.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +283.9%
Contains more IronIron +197.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +91%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.31mg

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% 0.36% 5.6% 0% 1% 50% 22% 4.1% 14% 0% 1.3% 17% 4.4%
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% 0% 14% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +560%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
99%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 99.01 g
Carbs: 0.39 g
Water: 0.16 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +794.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11202.6%
Contains more WaterWater +27543.8%
Contains more OtherOther +7028.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2820.6%

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
10% 22% 69%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 64.876 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2042.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3720.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Flaxseed oil Opinion
Calories 220kcal 878kcal Flaxseed oil
Protein 3.31g 0.37g Hoisin sauce
Fats 3.39g 99.01g Flaxseed oil
Vitamin C 0.4mg Hoisin sauce
Net carbs 41.28g 0.39g Hoisin sauce
Carbs 44.08g 0.39g Hoisin sauce
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Flaxseed oil
Magnesium 24mg 15mg Hoisin sauce
Calcium 32mg 9mg Hoisin sauce
Potassium 119mg 31mg Hoisin sauce
Iron 1.01mg 0.34mg Hoisin sauce
Sugar 27.26g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 2.8g Hoisin sauce
Copper 0.128mg 0.067mg Hoisin sauce
Zinc 0.32mg 0.31mg Hoisin sauce
Phosphorus 38mg 27mg Hoisin sauce
Sodium 1615mg 6mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin A 6IU Hoisin sauce
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.71mg Flaxseed oil
Manganese 0.254mg 0.141mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 1.8µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B1 0.004mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B2 0.217mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 1.17mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0.068mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B6 0.062mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin K 0.5µg 3.3µg Flaxseed oil
Folate 23µg Hoisin sauce
Trans Fat 0.184g Hoisin sauce
Choline 8mg Hoisin sauce
Saturated Fat 0.568g 9.047g Hoisin sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.963g 20.634g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 64.876g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - ALA 48.93g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.077g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.034g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 15.679g Flaxseed oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Flaxseed oil
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
2%
Flaxseed oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
9%
Flaxseed oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.479g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1609mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Flaxseed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171442/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.