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Ranch dressing vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ranch dressing and Hoisin sauce

  • Ranch dressing is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E, yet Hoisin sauce is richer in Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Ranch dressing is 112% higher.
  • Ranch dressing contains 12 times more Saturated Fat than Hoisin sauce. Ranch dressing contains 6.964g of Saturated Fat, while Hoisin sauce contains 0.568g.

Food types used in this article are Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 8.4% 5.6% 11% 6.3% 4.6% 80% 118% 4.3% 19%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 9.6% 11% 38% 43% 8.7% 16% 211% 33% 9.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +389.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +94.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +380%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.9%
Contains more IronIron +236.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +573.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +669.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.1% 44% 3% 3.8% 20% 1% 16% 6.9% 21% 336% 3% 18%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0.36% 5.6% 0% 1% 50% 22% 4.1% 14% 0% 1.3% 17% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1050%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +692.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26760%
Contains more CholineCholine +310%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +149.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +475%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 6% 46% 3%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 44.54 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 45.68 g
Other: 2.56 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 FatsFats +1213.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +150.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +647.1%
Contains more OtherOther +94.9%
~equal in Water ~44.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 22% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.964 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 25.796 g
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.698 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +855.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1419.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ranch dressing Hoisin sauce Opinion
Calories 430kcal 220kcal Ranch dressing
Protein 1.32g 3.31g Hoisin sauce
Fats 44.54g 3.39g Ranch dressing
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Hoisin sauce
Net carbs 5.9g 41.28g Hoisin sauce
Carbs 5.9g 44.08g Hoisin sauce
Cholesterol 26mg 3mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Ranch dressing
Magnesium 5mg 24mg Hoisin sauce
Calcium 28mg 32mg Hoisin sauce
Potassium 64mg 119mg Hoisin sauce
Iron 0.3mg 1.01mg Hoisin sauce
Sugar 4.69g 27.26g Ranch dressing
Fiber 0g 2.8g Hoisin sauce
Copper 0.019mg 0.128mg Hoisin sauce
Zinc 0.17mg 0.32mg Hoisin sauce
Starch 0.57g Ranch dressing
Phosphorus 186mg 38mg Ranch dressing
Sodium 901mg 1615mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin A 69IU 6IU Ranch dressing
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin E 2.22mg 0.28mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Manganese 0.033mg 0.254mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 3.5µg 1.8µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.004mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.217mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 0.054mg 1.17mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.068mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.062mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin K 134.3µg 0.5µg Ranch dressing
Folate 4µg 23µg Hoisin sauce
Trans Fat 0.182g Hoisin sauce
Choline 32.8mg 8mg Ranch dressing
Saturated Fat 6.964g 0.568g Hoisin sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 9.202g 0.963g Ranch dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 25.796g 1.698g Ranch dressing
Fructose 0.68g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 3.276g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.139g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 22.153g Ranch dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ranch dressing Hoisin sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
37%
Ranch dressing
9%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Ranch dressing
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 714mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.396g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Ranch dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173592/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.