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Hoisin sauce vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hoisin sauce and Snickers

  • Snickers is richer than Hoisin sauce in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Hoisin sauce is 62% higher.
  • Snickers contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER.

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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.
Contains more Iron +48.5%
Contains more Calcium +181.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 18% 17% 11% 211% 9% 43% 34% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +48.5%
Contains more Calcium +181.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +889.5%
Contains more Other +246.5%
Contains more Protein +107.3%
Contains more Fats +619.2%
Contains more Carbs +42.6%
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% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Water +889.5%
Contains more Other +246.5%
Contains more Protein +107.3%
Contains more Fats +619.2%
Contains more Carbs +42.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.698 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 41.28g 60.95g Snickers
Protein 3.31g 6.86g Snickers
Fats 3.39g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 44.08g 62.85g Snickers
Calories 220kcal 488kcal Snickers
Sugar 27.26g 46.54g Hoisin sauce
Fiber 2.8g 1.9g Hoisin sauce
Calcium 32mg 90mg Snickers
Iron 1.01mg 0.68mg Hoisin sauce
Magnesium 24mg Hoisin sauce
Phosphorus 38mg Hoisin sauce
Potassium 119mg Hoisin sauce
Sodium 1615mg 189mg Snickers
Zinc 0.32mg Hoisin sauce
Copper 0.128mg Hoisin sauce
Manganese 0.254mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 1.8µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin A 6IU 120IU Snickers
Vitamin E 0.28mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.5mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.004mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B2 0.217mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 1.17mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0.068mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B6 0.062mg Hoisin sauce
Folate 23µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin K 0.5µg Hoisin sauce
Cholesterol 3mg 9mg Hoisin sauce
Trans Fat 0.394g Hoisin sauce
Saturated Fat 0.568g 12.703g Hoisin sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.963g Hoisin sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g Hoisin sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Snickers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Hoisin sauce
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 1426mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.28g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.135g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Snickers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169663/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.