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Hoisin sauce vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hoisin sauce and Chili pepper

  • Hoisin sauce is richer in Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chili pepper is 159% higher.
  • Hoisin sauce contains 179 times more Sodium than Chili pepper. Hoisin sauce contains 1615mg of Sodium, while Chili pepper contains 9mg.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Peppers, hot chili, red, 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.
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Manganese +35.8%
Contains more Selenium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.2%
Contains more Potassium +170.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.03
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Copper - 0.129
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 18% 17% 11% 211% 9% 43% 34% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Manganese +35.8%
Contains more Selenium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.2%
Contains more Potassium +170.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.03
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Copper - 0.129

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +15766.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +146.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +35825%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +716.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2700%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.244
Equal in Folate - 23
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 2% 1% 51% 22% 5% 15% 18% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +15766.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +146.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +35825%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +716.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2700%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.244
Equal in Folate - 23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +77%
Contains more Fats +670.5%
Contains more Carbs +400.3%
Contains more Other +480.2%
Contains more Water +99%
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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Protein +77%
Contains more Fats +670.5%
Contains more Carbs +400.3%
Contains more Other +480.2%
Contains more Water +99%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3912.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +610.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.698 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3912.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +610.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%

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 Chili pepper
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 41.28g 7.31g Hoisin sauce
Protein 3.31g 1.87g Hoisin sauce
Fats 3.39g 0.44g Hoisin sauce
Carbs 44.08g 8.81g Hoisin sauce
Calories 220kcal 40kcal Hoisin sauce
Sugar 27.26g 5.3g Chili pepper
Fiber 2.8g 1.5g Hoisin sauce
Calcium 32mg 14mg Hoisin sauce
Iron 1.01mg 1.03mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 24mg 23mg Hoisin sauce
Phosphorus 38mg 43mg Chili pepper
Potassium 119mg 322mg Chili pepper
Sodium 1615mg 9mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.32mg 0.26mg Hoisin sauce
Copper 0.128mg 0.129mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.254mg 0.187mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 1.8µg 0.5µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin A 6IU 952IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 0.4mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.072mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.086mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 23µg
Vitamin K 0.5µg 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg Chili pepper
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.568g 0.042g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.963g 0.024g Hoisin sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 0.239g Hoisin sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Chili pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Hoisin sauce
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1606mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.526g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.