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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
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 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.
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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
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 +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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.062mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~8mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 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 +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
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 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 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.
Tamarind Hoisin sauce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Hoisin sauce DV% diff.
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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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind 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
18%
Tamarind
9%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 1587mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.296g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce
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.

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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.