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Spread vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between spread and hoisin sauce

  • Spread has more vitamin K, vitamin E, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat; however, hoisin sauce is richer in fiber and phosphorus.
  • Hoisin sauce covers your daily sodium needs 37% more than spread.
  • Hoisin sauce has 25 times less vitamin K than spread. Spread has 12.3µg of vitamin K, while hoisin sauce has 0.5µg.
  • Hoisin sauce contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat 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.
Spread
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 1.1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 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 -53.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +891.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%

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.
Spread
2
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% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31% 0% 0%
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% 5.6% 0% 1% 50% 22% 4.1% 14% 0% 1.3% 17% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +507.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2360%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
2
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 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 +404.4%
Contains more WaterWater +82.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +141.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
2
16% 55% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.98 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 +689.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spread 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 Spread Hoisin sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 755mg 1615mg 37%
Fats 17.1g 3.39g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 7.6g 0.963g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 1.698g 15%
Carbs 0g 44.08g 15%
Copper 0.128mg 14%
Iron 1.01mg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Manganese 0.254mg 11%
Vitamin K 12.3µg 0.5µg 10%
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.28mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.22g 0.568g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.17mg 7%
Protein 0g 3.31g 7%
Magnesium 24mg 6%
Folate 23µg 6%
Phosphorus 0mg 38mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.062mg 5%
Potassium 12mg 119mg 3%
Calories 158kcal 220kcal 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Zinc 0.32mg 3%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 41.28g N/A
Sugar 0g 27.26g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0%
Trans fat 2.45g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread 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%
Spread
9%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 860mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.652g)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.