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Zucchini vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Zucchini and Hoisin sauce

  • Zucchini has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Hoisin sauce has more Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Hoisin sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 70% more.
  • Zucchini has 45 times more Vitamin C than Hoisin sauce. Zucchini has 17.9mg of Vitamin C, while Hoisin sauce has 0.4mg.
  • Zucchini is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw 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.
Contains more Potassium +119.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +173%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Copper +141.5%
Contains more Manganese +43.5%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Equal in Phosphorus - 38
Equal in Zinc - 0.32
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 18% 17% 11% 211% 9% 43% 34% 10%
Contains more Potassium +119.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +173%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Copper +141.5%
Contains more Manganese +43.5%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Equal in Phosphorus - 38
Equal in Zinc - 0.32

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +4375%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +760%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.4%
Equal in Folate - 23
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
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 +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +4375%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +760%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.4%
Equal in Folate - 23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +114.3%
Contains more Protein +173.6%
Contains more Fats +959.4%
Contains more Carbs +1317.4%
Contains more Other +775.4%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 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 Water +114.3%
Contains more Protein +173.6%
Contains more Fats +959.4%
Contains more Carbs +1317.4%
Contains more Other +775.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8654.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1765.9%
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.698 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8654.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1765.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Hoisin sauce Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 41.28g Hoisin sauce
Protein 1.21g 3.31g Hoisin sauce
Fats 0.32g 3.39g Hoisin sauce
Carbs 3.11g 44.08g Hoisin sauce
Calories 17kcal 220kcal Hoisin sauce
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g 27.26g Zucchini
Fiber 1g 2.8g Hoisin sauce
Calcium 16mg 32mg Hoisin sauce
Iron 0.37mg 1.01mg Hoisin sauce
Magnesium 18mg 24mg Hoisin sauce
Phosphorus 38mg 38mg
Potassium 261mg 119mg Zucchini
Sodium 8mg 1615mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.32mg 0.32mg
Copper 0.053mg 0.128mg Hoisin sauce
Manganese 0.177mg 0.254mg Hoisin sauce
Selenium 0.2µg 1.8µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin A 200IU 6IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.28mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0.4mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.004mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.217mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 1.17mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.068mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.062mg Zucchini
Folate 24µg 23µg Zucchini
Vitamin K 4.3µg 0.5µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg Zucchini
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.084g 0.568g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.963g Hoisin sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 1.698g Hoisin sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini 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
16%
Zucchini
10%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 1607mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.484g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in minerals

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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.