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Hoisin sauce vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between hoisin sauce and mussels

  • The amount of vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B5 in mussels is higher than in hoisin sauce.
  • Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 1000% more than hoisin sauce.
  • Mussels has 4 times less sodium than hoisin sauce. Hoisin sauce has 1615mg of sodium, while mussels has 369mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.

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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 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.2%
Contains more IronIron +565.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +734.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +650%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2577.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4877.8%
~equal in Calcium ~33mg

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 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +7400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1297.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +230.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +496.5%
Contains more OtherOther +56.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +619%
Contains more FatsFats +32.2%
Contains more WaterWater +38.3%

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
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~1.014g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg 1000%
Manganese 0.254mg 6.8mg 285%
Selenium 1.8µg 89.6µg 160%
Iron 1.01mg 6.72mg 71%
Sodium 1615mg 369mg 54%
Protein 3.31g 23.8g 41%
Phosphorus 38mg 285mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.3mg 25%
Zinc 0.32mg 2.67mg 21%
Cholesterol 3mg 56mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.95mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.42mg 16%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 13.6mg 15%
Folate 23µg 76µg 13%
Carbs 44.08g 7.39g 12%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 3mg 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 91µg 10%
Potassium 119mg 268mg 4%
Magnesium 24mg 37mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 1.212g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0.1mg 3%
Calories 220kcal 172kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Copper 0.128mg 0.149mg 2%
Fats 3.39g 4.48g 2%
Choline 8mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.568g 0.85g 1%
Net carbs 41.28g 7.39g N/A
Calcium 32mg 33mg 0%
Sugar 27.26g N/A
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.963g 1.014g 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Mussels
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
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 1246mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.282g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.