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Hoisin sauce vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hoisin sauce and lettuce different?

  • Hoisin sauce is richer in copper, vitamin B2, and fiber, while lettuce is higher in vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin B1.
  • Lettuce covers your daily need for vitamin A, 148% more than hoisin sauce.
  • Hoisin sauce contains 58 times more sodium than lettuce. Hoisin sauce contains 1615mg of sodium, while lettuce contains 28mg.

Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Lettuce, green leaf, raw types were used in this article.

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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 9.3% 11% 17% 32% 9.7% 4.9% 12% 3.7% 33% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.6%
Contains more IronIron +17.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +341.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.25mg

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%
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 31% 123% 4.4% 0% 18% 18% 7% 8% 21% 0% 316% 29% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25160%
Contains more FolateFolate +65.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +70%
~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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2160%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1435.9%
Contains more OtherOther +679.7%
Contains more WaterWater +114.7%

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
19% 6% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.082 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15950%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1970.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%

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 Lettuce
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Lettuce DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.5µg 126.3µg 105%
Sodium 1615mg 28mg 69%
Vitamin A 0µg 370µg 41%
Carbs 44.08g 2.87g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 0.082g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.08mg 11%
Copper 0.128mg 0.029mg 11%
Calories 220kcal 15kcal 10%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 9.2mg 10%
Fiber 2.8g 1.3g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.07mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 0.375mg 5%
Fats 3.39g 0.15g 5%
Folate 23µg 38µg 4%
Protein 3.31g 1.36g 4%
Magnesium 24mg 13mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.6µg 2%
Iron 1.01mg 0.86mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0.09mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.568g 0.02g 2%
Potassium 119mg 194mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.963g 0.006g 2%
Choline 8mg 13.6mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Phosphorus 38mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.134mg 1%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.18mg 1%
Fructose 0.43g 1%
Net carbs 41.28g 1.57g N/A
Calcium 32mg 36mg 0%
Sugar 27.26g 0.78g N/A
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.22mg 0%
Manganese 0.254mg 0.25mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.059mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.079mg 0%
Lysine 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.022mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Lettuce
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
45%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 1587mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.548g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce
Lettuce 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 - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in minerals

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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.