Tamarind vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tamarind and hoisin sauce?
- Tamarind is higher in vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and fiber, yet hoisin sauce is higher in vitamin B2.
- Hoisin sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 69% more.
- Tamarind has 107 times more vitamin B1 than hoisin sauce. While tamarind has 0.428mg of vitamin B1, hoisin sauce has only 0.004mg.
- The amount of sodium in tamarind is lower.
We used Tamarinds, raw and Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve types in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +283.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +131.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +427.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +177.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +197.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +220% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +775% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +110.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +460% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +64.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
3.31 g
Fats:
3.39 g
Carbs:
44.08 g
Water:
44.23 g
Other:
4.99 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +465% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.568 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.698 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +432% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2778% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 28mg | 1615mg | 69% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.004mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 1.01mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 24mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 119mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 38mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 1.698g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.254mg | 11% | |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 2.8g | 9% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 44.08g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.128mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 1.17mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.217mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 3.39g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
| Folate | 14µg | 23µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.068mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.963g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.32mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 3.31g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.568g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 220kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 41.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 27.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
18%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 1587mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.296g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hoisin sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.