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Hoisin sauce vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Hoisin sauce and Seaweed

  • Hoisin sauce has more Fiber, and Vitamin B2, however, Seaweed is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Hoisin sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 60% more than Seaweed.
  • Seaweed has 2 times less Fiber than Hoisin sauce. Hoisin sauce has 2.8g of Fiber, while Seaweed has 1.3g.
  • Seaweed contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Seaweed, kelp, 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.
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce
3
:
7
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Potassium +33.7%
Contains more Manganese +27%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains more Calcium +425%
Contains more Iron +182.2%
Contains more Magnesium +404.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.6%
Contains more Zinc +284.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.13
Hoisin sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 18% 17% 11% 211% 9% 43% 34% 10%
Seaweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Potassium +33.7%
Contains more Manganese +27%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains more Calcium +425%
Contains more Iron +182.2%
Contains more Magnesium +404.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.6%
Contains more Zinc +284.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.13

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.
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce
3
:
7
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin A +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +844.1%
Contains more Folate +682.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +13100%
Hoisin sauce
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%
Seaweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin A +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +844.1%
Contains more Folate +682.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +13100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce
3
:
2
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Protein +97%
Contains more Fats +505.4%
Contains more Carbs +360.6%
Contains more Water +84.4%
Contains more Other +32.5%
Hoisin sauce
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
Seaweed
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Protein +97%
Contains more Fats +505.4%
Contains more Carbs +360.6%
Contains more Water +84.4%
Contains more Other +32.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce
2
:
1
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +882.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3512.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.5%
Hoisin sauce
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.698 g
Seaweed
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +882.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3512.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 41.28g 8.27g Hoisin sauce
Protein 3.31g 1.68g Hoisin sauce
Fats 3.39g 0.56g Hoisin sauce
Carbs 44.08g 9.57g Hoisin sauce
Calories 220kcal 43kcal Hoisin sauce
Sugar 27.26g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 2.8g 1.3g Hoisin sauce
Calcium 32mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 1.01mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 24mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 38mg 42mg Seaweed
Potassium 119mg 89mg Hoisin sauce
Sodium 1615mg 233mg Seaweed
Zinc 0.32mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Copper 0.128mg 0.13mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.254mg 0.2mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin A 6IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.05mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.15mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 0.47mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0.002mg Hoisin sauce
Folate 23µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 0.5µg 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.568g 0.247g Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.963g 0.098g Hoisin sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 0.047g Hoisin sauce

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Seaweed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Hoisin sauce
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 1382mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.321g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.