Hoisin sauce vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hoisin sauce and lentil
- Hoisin sauce has more vitamin B2; however, lentil is higher in folate, iron, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B5, and manganese.
- Hoisin sauce covers your daily sodium needs 70% more than lentil.
- Lentil contains 3 times less vitamin B2 than hoisin sauce. Hoisin sauce contains 0.217mg of vitamin B2, while lentil contains 0.073mg.
- Lentil has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +68.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +210.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +229.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +296.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +373.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +94.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +55.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +154.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +197.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +838.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +187.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +240% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +687% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +308.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.31 g
Fats:
3.39 g
Carbs:
44.08 g
Water:
44.23 g
Other:
4.99 g
Protein:
9.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.13 g
Water:
69.64 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +792.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +119% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +501.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +172.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +57.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.568 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.698 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1404.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +870.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1615mg | 2mg | 70% |
| Folate | 23µg | 181µg | 40% |
| Iron | 1.01mg | 3.33mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 7.9g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 180mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.004mg | 0.169mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.128mg | 0.251mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.638mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.073mg | 11% |
| Protein | 3.31g | 9.02g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.698g | 0.175g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.254mg | 0.494mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062mg | 0.178mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 1.27mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 44.08g | 20.13g | 8% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 369mg | 7% |
| Calories | 220kcal | 116kcal | 5% |
| Fats | 3.39g | 0.38g | 5% |
| Choline | 8mg | 32.7mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.568g | 0.053g | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.963g | 0.064g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.17mg | 1.06mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 41.28g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.26g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0% |
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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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 1613mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.515g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.1)