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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
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0.18% 1.9% 2.3% 0.27% 0% 0.13% 0.52% 3.3%
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 -99.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5850%
Contains more IronIron +1920%
Contains more CopperCopper +1728.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +3100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6250%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1042.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 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 CarbsCarbs +126.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +221050%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Sodium 1mg 1615mg 70%
Carbs 99.98g 44.08g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.217mg 15%
Copper 0.007mg 0.128mg 13%
Iron 0.05mg 1.01mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.698g 11%
Manganese 0.004mg 0.254mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Calories 387kcal 220kcal 8%
Protein 0g 3.31g 7%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.17mg 7%
Magnesium 0mg 24mg 6%
Folate 0µg 23µg 6%
Phosphorus 0mg 38mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.062mg 5%
Fats 0g 3.39g 5%
Calcium 1mg 32mg 3%
Saturated fat 0g 0.568g 3%
Potassium 2mg 119mg 3%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.32mg 3%
Selenium 0.6µg 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.28mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.963g 2%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.068mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Choline 0mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 99.98g 41.28g N/A
Sugar 99.8g 27.26g N/A
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.004mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar 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
0%
Sugar
9%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 1614mg)
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.