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Hoisin sauce vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between hoisin sauce and ricotta

  • Hoisin sauce has more copper, fiber, and manganese, while ricotta has more selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Hoisin sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 67% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in ricotta is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.3%
Contains more IronIron +165.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +509.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +546.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +262.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +315.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +705.6%

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 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +120%
Contains more CholineCholine +118.8%

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
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1350%
Contains more OtherOther +389.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +240.2%
Contains more FatsFats +282.9%
Contains more WaterWater +62.1%

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
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +341%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +276.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Ricotta DV% diff.
Sodium 1615mg 84mg 67%
Saturated fat 0.568g 8.295g 35%
Selenium 1.8µg 14.5µg 23%
Calcium 32mg 207mg 18%
Phosphorus 38mg 158mg 17%
Protein 3.31g 11.26g 16%
Cholesterol 3mg 51mg 16%
Fats 3.39g 12.98g 15%
Carbs 44.08g 3.04g 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Vitamin A 0µg 120µg 13%
Copper 0.128mg 0.021mg 12%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Manganese 0.254mg 0.006mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 0.385g 9%
Zinc 0.32mg 1.16mg 8%
Iron 1.01mg 0.38mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 0.104mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.963g 3.627g 7%
Folate 23µg 12µg 3%
Magnesium 24mg 11mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.213mg 3%
Choline 8mg 17.5mg 2%
Calories 220kcal 174kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.195mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0.043mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 41.28g 3.04g N/A
Potassium 119mg 105mg 0%
Sugar 27.26g 0.27g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 1531mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.727g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.