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Hoisin sauce vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between hoisin sauce and prunes?

  • Hoisin sauce has less vitamin K, potassium, fiber, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5 than prunes.
  • Hoisin sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 70% higher.
  • Hoisin sauce has 6 times more folate than prunes. Hoisin sauce has 23µg of folate, while prunes have 4µg.
  • Prunes contain less sodium.

We used Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked types in this comparison.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 13% 65% 35% 94% 12% 30% 0.26% 39% 1.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +515.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +119.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.93mg

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%
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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 2% 13% 8.6% 0% 13% 43% 35% 25% 47% 0% 149% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +475%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +520.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11800%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.3%
~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
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2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.8%
Contains more FatsFats +792.1%
Contains more WaterWater +43%
Contains more OtherOther +89%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.9%

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
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43% 26% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1717%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2638.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Prunes DV% diff.
Sodium 1615mg 2mg 70%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 59.5µg 49%
Potassium 119mg 732mg 18%
Copper 0.128mg 0.281mg 17%
Fiber 2.8g 7.1g 17%
Fructose 12.45g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0.205mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 0.062g 11%
Carbs 44.08g 63.88g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.422mg 7%
Folate 23µg 4µg 5%
Fats 3.39g 0.38g 5%
Magnesium 24mg 41mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 1.882mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.051mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 39µg 4%
Phosphorus 38mg 69mg 4%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.3µg 3%
Starch 5.11g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.186mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.963g 0.053g 2%
Saturated fat 0.568g 0.088g 2%
Protein 3.31g 2.18g 2%
Manganese 0.254mg 0.299mg 2%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.44mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.43mg 1%
Calories 220kcal 240kcal 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 43mg 1%
Iron 1.01mg 0.93mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.6mg 0%
Net carbs 41.28g 56.78g N/A
Sugar 27.26g 38.13g N/A
Choline 8mg 10.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 0%
Lysine 0.05mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Prunes
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
26%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 1613mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.