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Hoisin sauce vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between hoisin sauce and leek

  • Hoisin sauce has more vitamin B2, while leek has more vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin C, folate, and manganese.
  • Hoisin sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 69% higher.
  • Leek contains 7 times less vitamin B2 than hoisin sauce. Hoisin sauce contains 0.217mg of vitamin B2, while leek contains 0.03mg.
  • The amount of sodium in leek is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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%
Leek
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 18% 16% 79% 40% 3.3% 15% 2.6% 63% 5.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +166.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.3%
Contains more IronIron +107.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.12mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~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%
Leek
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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 40% 28% 18% 0% 15% 6.9% 7.5% 8.4% 54% 0% 118% 48% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +623.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +275.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9300%
Contains more FolateFolate +178.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.8%
~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
Leek
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14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +120.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1030%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +211.5%
Contains more OtherOther +375.2%
Contains more WaterWater +87.7%

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
Leek
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19% 2% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.166 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23975%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +922.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Leek DV% diff.
Sodium 1615mg 20mg 69%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 47µg 39%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.03mg 14%
Iron 1.01mg 2.1mg 14%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 12mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0.233mg 13%
Manganese 0.254mg 0.481mg 10%
Folate 23µg 64µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 0.166g 10%
Carbs 44.08g 14.15g 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 83µg 9%
Calories 220kcal 61kcal 8%
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 0.4mg 5%
Fats 3.39g 0.3g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.06mg 5%
Fiber 2.8g 1.8g 4%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.92mg 4%
Protein 3.31g 1.5g 4%
Calcium 32mg 59mg 3%
Potassium 119mg 180mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.568g 0.04g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.963g 0.004g 2%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.12mg 2%
Selenium 1.8µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.14mg 1%
Copper 0.128mg 0.12mg 1%
Magnesium 24mg 28mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 41.28g 12.35g N/A
Sugar 27.26g 3.9g N/A
Phosphorus 38mg 35mg 0%
Choline 8mg 9.5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.063mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0%
Leucine 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 0.078mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.025mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Leek
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
27%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 1595mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.528g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.