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Hoisin sauce vs. Ranch dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hoisin sauce and Ranch dressing

  • Hoisin sauce is richer in Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Iron, yet Ranch dressing is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Ranch dressing is 112% higher.
  • Ranch dressing contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular.

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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 3.6% 8.4% 5.6% 11% 6.3% 4.6% 80% 118% 4.3% 19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +380%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.9%
Contains more IronIron +236.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +573.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +669.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +389.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +94.4%

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% 0.36% 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 0% 4.1% 44% 3% 3.8% 20% 1% 16% 6.9% 21% 336% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +149.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +475%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1050%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +692.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26760%
Contains more CholineCholine +310%

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
45% 6% 46% 3%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 44.54 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 45.68 g
Other: 2.56 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +150.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +647.1%
Contains more OtherOther +94.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1213.9%
~equal in Water ~45.68g

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
17% 22% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.964 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 25.796 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +855.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1419.2%

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 Ranch dressing
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Ranch dressing Opinion
Calories 220kcal 430kcal Ranch dressing
Protein 3.31g 1.32g Hoisin sauce
Fats 3.39g 44.54g Ranch dressing
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Hoisin sauce
Net carbs 41.28g 5.9g Hoisin sauce
Carbs 44.08g 5.9g Hoisin sauce
Cholesterol 3mg 26mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Ranch dressing
Magnesium 24mg 5mg Hoisin sauce
Calcium 32mg 28mg Hoisin sauce
Potassium 119mg 64mg Hoisin sauce
Iron 1.01mg 0.3mg Hoisin sauce
Sugar 27.26g 4.69g Ranch dressing
Fiber 2.8g 0g Hoisin sauce
Copper 0.128mg 0.019mg Hoisin sauce
Zinc 0.32mg 0.17mg Hoisin sauce
Starch 0.57g Ranch dressing
Phosphorus 38mg 186mg Ranch dressing
Sodium 1615mg 901mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin A 6IU 69IU Ranch dressing
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2.22mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Ranch dressing
Manganese 0.254mg 0.033mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 1.8µg 3.5µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.015mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.087mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 0.054mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.272mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0.03mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin K 0.5µg 134.3µg Ranch dressing
Folate 23µg 4µg Hoisin sauce
Trans Fat 0.182g Hoisin sauce
Choline 8mg 32.8mg Ranch dressing
Saturated Fat 0.568g 6.964g Hoisin sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.963g 9.202g Ranch dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 25.796g Ranch dressing
Fructose 0.68g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 3.276g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.139g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 22.153g Ranch dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Ranch dressing
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
37%
Ranch dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
26%
Ranch dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 714mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.396g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ranch dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173592/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.