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Hoisin sauce vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hoisin sauce and sugar substitute

  • Hoisin sauce is richer in vitamin B2, copper, iron, manganese, and fiber, yet sugar substitute is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 85% higher.
  • Hoisin sauce contains 18 times more copper than sugar substitute. Hoisin sauce contains 0.128mg of copper, while sugar substitute contains 0.007mg.
  • Sugar substitute contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +205.1%
Contains more IronIron +531.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1728.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +375%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1054.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2646.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.6%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +313.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +383.9%
Contains more OtherOther +23.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +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 Sugar substitute
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 Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Calcium 32mg 879mg 85%
Sodium 1615mg 572mg 45%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.015mg 16%
Carbs 44.08g 84.77g 14%
Copper 0.128mg 0.007mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 11%
Iron 1.01mg 0.16mg 11%
Manganese 0.254mg 0.022mg 10%
Fiber 2.8g 0.6g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 7%
Folate 23µg 6%
Calories 220kcal 347kcal 6%
Fats 3.39g 0g 5%
Phosphorus 38mg 8mg 4%
Magnesium 24mg 6mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0.015mg 4%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.04mg 3%
Protein 3.31g 2.06g 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.568g 3%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Potassium 119mg 39mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.963g 2%
Choline 8mg 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.015mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 41.28g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 27.26g 4.03g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.08mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute contains less Sodium (difference - 1043mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.568g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.