Lemon vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lemons and hoisin sauce
- Lemons have more vitamin C; however, hoisin sauce is higher in vitamin B2, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, iron, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Hoisin sauce covers your daily sodium needs 70% more than lemons.
- Hoisin sauce contains 133 times less vitamin C than lemons. Lemons contain 53mg of vitamin C, while hoisin sauce contains 0.4mg.
- Lemons have less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Lemons, raw, without peel and Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +16% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +245.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +433.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +137.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +746.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
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 | +13150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +179.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +985% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1070% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +109.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +56.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
9.32 g
Water:
88.98 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
3.31 g
Fats:
3.39 g
Carbs:
44.08 g
Water:
44.23 g
Other:
4.99 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +101.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +200.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1030% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +373% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1563.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.568 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.698 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8654.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1807.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2mg | 1615mg | 70% |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 0.4mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.217mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 9.32g | 44.08g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 1.698g | 11% |
| Calories | 29kcal | 220kcal | 10% |
| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.128mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.254mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 1.17mg | 7% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 3.39g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.01mg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 3.31g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Folate | 11µg | 23µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 38mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1.8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.004mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.568g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.963g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.068mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.32mg | 2% |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.062mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 119mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.52g | 41.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 27.26g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
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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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 1613mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.529g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in minerals
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.