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Hoisin sauce vs. Sesame oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hoisin sauce and Sesame oil

  • Hoisin sauce has more Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Sesame oil is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin E.
  • Hoisin sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 70% more than Sesame oil.
  • Sesame oil has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Oil, sesame, salad or cooking.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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% 0% 28% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 34% 0% 0.11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +3900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2620%
~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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +2849.9%

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
15% 42% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 39.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 41.7 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4022.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2355.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Sesame oil Opinion
Calories 220kcal 884kcal Sesame oil
Protein 3.31g 0g Hoisin sauce
Fats 3.39g 100g Sesame oil
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Hoisin sauce
Net carbs 41.28g 0g Hoisin sauce
Carbs 44.08g 0g Hoisin sauce
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Sesame oil
Magnesium 24mg 0mg Hoisin sauce
Calcium 32mg 0mg Hoisin sauce
Potassium 119mg 0mg Hoisin sauce
Iron 1.01mg 0mg Hoisin sauce
Sugar 27.26g 0g Sesame oil
Fiber 2.8g 0g Hoisin sauce
Copper 0.128mg 0mg Hoisin sauce
Zinc 0.32mg 0mg Hoisin sauce
Phosphorus 38mg 0mg Hoisin sauce
Sodium 1615mg 0mg Sesame oil
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Hoisin sauce
Vitamin E 0.28mg 1.4mg Sesame oil
Manganese 0.254mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 1.8µg 0µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 0mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin K 0.5µg 13.6µg Sesame oil
Folate 23µg 0µg Hoisin sauce
Choline 8mg 0.2mg Hoisin sauce
Saturated Fat 0.568g 14.2g Hoisin sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.963g 39.7g Sesame oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 41.7g Sesame oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Sesame oil
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
5%
Sesame oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
0%
Sesame oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame oil
Sesame oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame oil
Sesame oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame oil
Sesame oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1615mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.632g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sesame oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171016/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.