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Molasses vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Molasses and Hoisin sauce different?

  • Molasses are higher in Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Selenium, and Calcium, however, Hoisin sauce is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Hoisin sauce is 69% higher.
  • Molasses contain 12 times more Potassium than Hoisin sauce. While Molasses contain 1464mg of Potassium, Hoisin sauce contains only 119mg.
  • Molasses have less Sodium.

Molasses and Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +540.6%
Contains more Iron +367.3%
Contains more Magnesium +908.3%
Contains more Potassium +1130.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Copper +280.5%
Contains more Manganese +502.4%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.6%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 18% 17% 11% 211% 9% 43% 34% 10%
Contains more Calcium +540.6%
Contains more Iron +367.3%
Contains more Magnesium +908.3%
Contains more Potassium +1130.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Copper +280.5%
Contains more Manganese +502.4%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.6%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +925%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1082.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +980.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +925%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1082.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +980.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +69.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +3290%
Contains more Water +102.2%
Contains more Other +51.2%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
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
Contains more Carbs +69.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +3290%
Contains more Water +102.2%
Contains more Other +51.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2909.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3296%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.698 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2909.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3296%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Molasses Hoisin sauce
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Hoisin sauce Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 41.28g Molasses
Protein 0g 3.31g Hoisin sauce
Fats 0.1g 3.39g Hoisin sauce
Carbs 74.73g 44.08g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 220kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 27.26g Hoisin sauce
Fiber 0g 2.8g Hoisin sauce
Calcium 205mg 32mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 1.01mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 24mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 38mg Hoisin sauce
Potassium 1464mg 119mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 1615mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0.32mg Hoisin sauce
Copper 0.487mg 0.128mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.254mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 1.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Hoisin sauce
Vitamin E 0mg 0.28mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.004mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.217mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 1.17mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.068mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.062mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 23µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Hoisin sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0.568g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.963g Hoisin sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.698g Hoisin sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Molasses Hoisin sauce
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
19%
Molasses
10%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 1578mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/nutrients
  2. Hoisin sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172886/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.