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Hoisin sauce vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between hoisin sauce and summer squash?

  • Hoisin sauce is richer in copper, iron, fiber, and vitamin B2, yet summer squash is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Hoisin sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 70% higher.
  • Hoisin sauce has 3 times more iron than summer squash. Hoisin sauce has 1.01mg of iron, while summer squash has 0.35mg.
  • Summer squash contains less sodium.

We used Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw types in this comparison.

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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 12% 4.5% 23% 13% 17% 7.9% 16% 0.26% 23% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.3%
Contains more IronIron +188.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +151%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.29mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~38mg

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 57% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 12% 33% 9.1% 9.3% 50% 0% 7.5% 22% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +251.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.1%
~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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +173.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1783.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1215.8%
Contains more OtherOther +704.8%
Contains more WaterWater +114%

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
30% 11% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5918.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1807.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.3%

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 Summer squash
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Summer squash DV% diff.
Sodium 1615mg 2mg 70%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 17mg 18%
Carbs 44.08g 3.35g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0.218mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 0.089g 11%
Calories 220kcal 16kcal 10%
Copper 0.128mg 0.051mg 9%
Iron 1.01mg 0.35mg 8%
Fiber 2.8g 1.1g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.142mg 6%
Fats 3.39g 0.18g 5%
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 0.487mg 4%
Protein 3.31g 1.21g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.048mg 4%
Potassium 119mg 262mg 4%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.2µg 3%
Manganese 0.254mg 0.175mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.963g 0.016g 2%
Calcium 32mg 15mg 2%
Magnesium 24mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.155mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 3µg 2%
Folate 23µg 29µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.568g 0.044g 2%
Fructose 0.95g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.12mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 41.28g 2.25g N/A
Sugar 27.26g 2.2g N/A
Zinc 0.32mg 0.29mg 0%
Phosphorus 38mg 38mg 0%
Choline 8mg 6.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.042mg 0%
Leucine 0.069mg 0%
Lysine 0.065mg 0%
Methionine 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0%
Valine 0.053mg 0%
Histidine 0.025mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Summer squash
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
16%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 1613mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.524g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.