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Pumpkin vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pumpkin and Hoisin sauce?

  • Pumpkin is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Vitamin E , yet Hoisin sauce is higher in Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Hoisin sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 70% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pumpkin is lower.

We used Pumpkin, raw and Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve types 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 Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +185.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Calcium +52.4%
Contains more Iron +26.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Manganese +103.2%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Zinc - 0.32
Equal in Copper - 0.128
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 18% 17% 11% 211% 9% 43% 34% 10%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +185.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Calcium +52.4%
Contains more Iron +26.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Manganese +103.2%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Zinc - 0.32
Equal in Copper - 0.128

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 A +141783.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +338.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95%
Contains more Folate +43.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.062
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
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 A +141783.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +338.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95%
Contains more Folate +43.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.062

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +107.1%
Contains more Protein +231%
Contains more Fats +3290%
Contains more Carbs +578.2%
Contains more Other +523.8%
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 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 Water +107.1%
Contains more Protein +231%
Contains more Fats +3290%
Contains more Carbs +578.2%
Contains more Other +523.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7307.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33860%
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.698 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7307.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33860%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Hoisin sauce Opinion
Net carbs 6g 41.28g Hoisin sauce
Protein 1g 3.31g Hoisin sauce
Fats 0.1g 3.39g Hoisin sauce
Carbs 6.5g 44.08g Hoisin sauce
Calories 26kcal 220kcal Hoisin sauce
Sugar 2.76g 27.26g Pumpkin
Fiber 0.5g 2.8g Hoisin sauce
Calcium 21mg 32mg Hoisin sauce
Iron 0.8mg 1.01mg Hoisin sauce
Magnesium 12mg 24mg Hoisin sauce
Phosphorus 44mg 38mg Pumpkin
Potassium 340mg 119mg Pumpkin
Sodium 1mg 1615mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.32mg 0.32mg
Copper 0.127mg 0.128mg Hoisin sauce
Manganese 0.125mg 0.254mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 0.3µg 1.8µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin A 8513IU 6IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 426µg 0µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg 0.28mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 9mg 0.4mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.004mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.217mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.17mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0.298mg 0.068mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.062mg Hoisin sauce
Folate 16µg 23µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.5µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.012mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.029mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.031mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.046mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.054mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.035mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.016mg Pumpkin
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.568g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.963g Hoisin sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 1.698g Hoisin sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Hoisin sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Pumpkin
10%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 1614mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.516g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hoisin sauce
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.

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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.