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Hoisin sauce vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hoisin sauce and Tomato

  • Hoisin sauce is richer in Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Fiber, and Manganese, yet Tomato is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Hoisin sauce is 70% higher.
  • Hoisin sauce contains 11 times more Vitamin B2 than Tomato. Hoisin sauce contains 0.217mg of Vitamin B2, while Tomato contains 0.019mg.
  • Tomato contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.

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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 Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +274.1%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Contains more Zinc +88.2%
Contains more Copper +116.9%
Contains more Manganese +122.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +99.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
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 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +274.1%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Contains more Zinc +88.2%
Contains more Copper +116.9%
Contains more Manganese +122.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +99.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%

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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Tomato
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1042.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97%
Contains more Folate +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +13783.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +3325%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +825%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Vitamin K +1480%
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 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1042.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97%
Contains more Folate +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +13783.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +3325%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +825%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Vitamin K +1480%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +276.1%
Contains more Fats +1595%
Contains more Carbs +1033.2%
Contains more Other +878.4%
Contains more Water +113.7%
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
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +276.1%
Contains more Fats +1595%
Contains more Carbs +1033.2%
Contains more Other +878.4%
Contains more Water +113.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3006.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1945.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.698 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3006.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1945.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hoisin sauce Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 41.28g 2.69g Hoisin sauce
Protein 3.31g 0.88g Hoisin sauce
Fats 3.39g 0.2g Hoisin sauce
Carbs 44.08g 3.89g Hoisin sauce
Calories 220kcal 18kcal Hoisin sauce
Fructose 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 27.26g 2.63g Tomato
Fiber 2.8g 1.2g Hoisin sauce
Calcium 32mg 10mg Hoisin sauce
Iron 1.01mg 0.27mg Hoisin sauce
Magnesium 24mg 11mg Hoisin sauce
Phosphorus 38mg 24mg Hoisin sauce
Potassium 119mg 237mg Tomato
Sodium 1615mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 0.32mg 0.17mg Hoisin sauce
Copper 0.128mg 0.059mg Hoisin sauce
Manganese 0.254mg 0.114mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 1.8µg 0µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin A 6IU 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.54mg Tomato
Vitamin C 0.4mg 13.7mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.037mg Tomato
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.019mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 0.594mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.089mg Tomato
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 0.08mg Tomato
Folate 23µg 15µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin K 0.5µg 7.9µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.006mg Tomato
Threonine 0.027mg Tomato
Isoleucine 0.018mg Tomato
Leucine 0.025mg Tomato
Lysine 0.027mg Tomato
Methionine 0.006mg Tomato
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Tomato
Valine 0.018mg Tomato
Histidine 0.014mg Tomato
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Tomato
Saturated Fat 0.568g 0.028g Tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.963g 0.031g Hoisin sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.698g 0.083g Hoisin sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hoisin sauce Tomato
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
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hoisin sauce
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 1610mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato
Tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in minerals

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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.