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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
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 PotassiumPotassium +119.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +173%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
~equal in Zinc ~0.32mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~38mg

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 60% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
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 +4375%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +760%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~23µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 WaterWater +114.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +173.6%
Contains more FatsFats +959.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1317.4%
Contains more OtherOther +775.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 6% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 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 -85.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8654.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Sodium 8mg 1615mg 70%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0.4mg 19%
Carbs 3.11g 44.08g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 1.698g 11%
Calories 17kcal 220kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.217mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.062mg 8%
Iron 0.37mg 1.01mg 8%
Copper 0.053mg 0.128mg 8%
Fiber 1g 2.8g 7%
Fats 0.32g 3.39g 5%
Protein 1.21g 3.31g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 1.17mg 4%
Potassium 261mg 119mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.068mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.3µg 0.5µg 3%
Manganese 0.177mg 0.254mg 3%
Selenium 0.2µg 1.8µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.004mg 3%
Fructose 1.38g 2%
Saturated fat 0.084g 0.568g 2%
Calcium 16mg 32mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.963g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 24mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.28mg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 2.11g 41.28g N/A
Sugar 2.5g 27.26g N/A
Zinc 0.32mg 0.32mg 0%
Phosphorus 38mg 38mg 0%
Folate 24µg 23µg 0%
Choline 9.5mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.054mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini 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
15%
Zucchini
9%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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 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.