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Sesame oil vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sesame oil and Hoisin sauce

  • Sesame oil has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin E, however, Hoisin sauce is higher in Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Hoisin sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 70% more than Sesame oil.
  • Sesame oil has 27 times more Vitamin K than Hoisin sauce. While Sesame oil has 13.6µg of Vitamin K, Hoisin sauce has only 0.5µg.
  • Hoisin sauce has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, sesame, salad or cooking 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0% 28% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 34% 0% 0.11%
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 EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2620%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +3900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 +2849.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 42% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 39.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 41.7 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 +4022.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2355.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame oil Hoisin sauce Opinion
Calories 884kcal 220kcal Sesame oil
Protein 0g 3.31g Hoisin sauce
Fats 100g 3.39g Sesame oil
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Hoisin sauce
Net carbs 0g 41.28g Hoisin sauce
Carbs 0g 44.08g Hoisin sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Sesame oil
Magnesium 0mg 24mg Hoisin sauce
Calcium 0mg 32mg Hoisin sauce
Potassium 0mg 119mg Hoisin sauce
Iron 0mg 1.01mg Hoisin sauce
Sugar 0g 27.26g Sesame oil
Fiber 0g 2.8g Hoisin sauce
Copper 0mg 0.128mg Hoisin sauce
Zinc 0mg 0.32mg Hoisin sauce
Phosphorus 0mg 38mg Hoisin sauce
Sodium 0mg 1615mg Sesame oil
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Hoisin sauce
Vitamin E 1.4mg 0.28mg Sesame oil
Manganese 0.254mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 0µg 1.8µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.004mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.217mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.17mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.068mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.062mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.5µg Sesame oil
Folate 0µg 23µg Hoisin sauce
Choline 0.2mg 8mg Hoisin sauce
Saturated Fat 14.2g 0.568g Hoisin sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 39.7g 0.963g Sesame oil
Polyunsaturated fat 41.7g 1.698g Sesame oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame oil Hoisin sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
5%
Sesame oil
9%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sesame oil
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame oil
Sesame oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame oil
Sesame oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame oil
Sesame oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1615mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.632g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sesame oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171016/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.