Lentil vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lentil and hoisin sauce
- Lentil has more folate, iron, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B5, and manganese; however, hoisin sauce is higher in vitamin B2.
- Hoisin sauce covers your daily sodium needs 70% more than lentil.
- Hoisin sauce contains 42 times less vitamin B1 than lentil. Lentil contains 0.169mg of vitamin B1, while hoisin sauce contains 0.004mg.
- Lentil has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +210.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +229.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +296.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +373.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +94.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +55.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +68.4% |
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 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +838.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +187.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +240% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +687% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +308.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +154.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +197.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.13 g
Water:
69.64 g
Other:
0.83 g
Protein:
3.31 g
Fats:
3.39 g
Carbs:
44.08 g
Water:
44.23 g
Other:
4.99 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +172.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +57.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +792.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +119% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +501.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 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 | -90.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1404.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +870.3% |
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% |
| Folate | 181µg | 23µg | 40% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 1.01mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 2.8g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 38mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.004mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.128mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.068mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.217mg | 11% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 3.31g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 1.698g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.254mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.062mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.32mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 44.08g | 8% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 119mg | 7% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 220kcal | 5% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 3.39g | 5% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 0.568g | 2% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.963g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 1.17mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 41.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 27.26g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0% |
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
25%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 1613mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.515g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.1)