Hoisin sauce vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Hoisin sauce and Soy sauce different?
- Hoisin sauce is richer in Copper, and Fiber, while Soy sauce is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
- Soy sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 169% more than Hoisin sauce.
- Hoisin sauce contains 4 times more Fiber than Soy sauce. Hoisin sauce contains 2.8g of Fiber, while Soy sauce contains 0.8g.
- Hoisin sauce is lower in Sodium.
Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) types were used in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +197.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +260% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +208.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +265.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +171.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +336.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +725% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +336.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +128.8% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.31 g
Fats:
3.39 g
Carbs:
44.08 g
Water:
44.23 g
Other:
4.99 g
Protein:
8.14 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
4.93 g
Water:
71.15 g
Other:
15.21 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +494.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +794.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +145.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +60.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +204.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.698 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.263 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +994.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +545.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -87.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 220kcal | 53kcal |
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| Protein | 3.31g | 8.14g |
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| Fats | 3.39g | 0.57g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 41.28g | 4.13g |
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| Carbs | 44.08g | 4.93g |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 74mg |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 119mg | 435mg |
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| Iron | 1.01mg | 1.45mg |
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| Sugar | 27.26g | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.8g |
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| Copper | 0.128mg | 0.043mg |
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| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.87mg |
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| Phosphorus | 38mg | 166mg |
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| Sodium | 1615mg | 5493mg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.254mg | 1.018mg |
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| Selenium | 1.8µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.004mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.17mg | 2.196mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.062mg | 0.148mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 23µg | 14µg |
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| Choline | 8mg | 18.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.568g | 0.073g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.963g | 0.088g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.698g | 0.263g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg |
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| Threonine | 0.271mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.318mg |
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| Leucine | 0.537mg |
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| Lysine | 0.381mg |
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| Methionine | 0.097mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg |
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| Valine | 0.332mg |
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| Histidine | 0.174mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
112%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.495g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hoisin sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 3878mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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.