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Sugar vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sugar and Hoisin sauce

  • The amount of Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Folate, Magnesium, and Phosphorus in Hoisin sauce is higher than in Sugar.
  • Hoisin sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 70% more than Sugar.
  • Sugar contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, granulated 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.
Sugar
Sugar
1
:
9
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Calcium +3100%
Contains more Iron +1920%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5850%
Contains more Zinc +3100%
Contains more Copper +1728.6%
Contains more Manganese +6250%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Hoisin sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 18% 17% 11% 211% 9% 43% 34% 10%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Calcium +3100%
Contains more Iron +1920%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5850%
Contains more Zinc +3100%
Contains more Copper +1728.6%
Contains more Manganese +6250%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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.
Sugar
Sugar
0
:
10
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1042.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Sugar
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% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Hoisin sauce
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1042.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
Sugar
1
:
4
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce
Contains more Carbs +126.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +221050%
Contains more Other +∞%
Sugar
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Hoisin sauce
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 +126.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +221050%
Contains more Other +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Hoisin sauce Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 41.28g Sugar
Protein 0g 3.31g Hoisin sauce
Fats 0g 3.39g Hoisin sauce
Carbs 99.98g 44.08g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 220kcal Sugar
Sugar 99.8g 27.26g Hoisin sauce
Fiber 0g 2.8g Hoisin sauce
Calcium 1mg 32mg Hoisin sauce
Iron 0.05mg 1.01mg Hoisin sauce
Magnesium 0mg 24mg Hoisin sauce
Phosphorus 0mg 38mg Hoisin sauce
Potassium 2mg 119mg Hoisin sauce
Sodium 1mg 1615mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.32mg Hoisin sauce
Copper 0.007mg 0.128mg Hoisin sauce
Manganese 0.004mg 0.254mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 0.6µg 1.8µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Hoisin sauce
Vitamin E 0mg 0.28mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.004mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 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
Folate 0µg 23µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Hoisin sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 0.568g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.963g Hoisin sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.698g Hoisin sauce

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar 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
0%
Sugar
10%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 1614mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.568g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.