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Hoisin sauce vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between hoisin sauce and potato chips?

  • Hoisin sauce has less vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin K, and vitamin B3 than potato chips.
  • Hoisin sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 70% higher.
  • Potato chips contain less sodium.

We used Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +179.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +971.4%
Contains more IronIron +61.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +139.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +240.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +334.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7675%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4075%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +227.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +491.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +964.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4320%
Contains more FolateFolate +95.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +368.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.197mg
~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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +2227.9%
Contains more OtherOther +38.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +111.5%
Contains more FatsFats +920.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +921.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +616.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Potato chips DV% diff.
Sodium 1615mg 8mg 70%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 12.17g 70%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 9.11mg 59%
Fats 3.39g 34.6g 48%
Saturated fat 0.568g 10.96g 47%
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0.66mg 46%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 31.1mg 34%
Potassium 119mg 1275mg 34%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.963g 9.84g 22%
Copper 0.128mg 0.306mg 20%
Phosphorus 38mg 165mg 18%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 22.1µg 18%
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 3.827mg 17%
Calories 220kcal 536kcal 16%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.167mg 14%
Selenium 1.8µg 8.1µg 11%
Magnesium 24mg 67mg 10%
Iron 1.01mg 1.63mg 8%
Fiber 2.8g 4.8g 8%
Manganese 0.254mg 0.44mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.402mg 7%
Zinc 0.32mg 1.09mg 7%
Protein 3.31g 7g 7%
Folate 23µg 45µg 6%
Choline 8mg 37.5mg 5%
Carbs 44.08g 52.9g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.197mg 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 41.28g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 27.26g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1607mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.392g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.