Hoisin Sauce vs Hoisin Dipping Sauce
Overall, Hoisin Dipping Sauce has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Hoisin Sauce | Hoisin Dipping Sauce |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | — | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 200 kcal | 165 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g | 1.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Sugars | 60 g | 33.9 g |
| Salt | 8.8 g | 2.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 1.5 g |
| Additives | 2 | 1 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Sesame seeds, Soybeans | Celery, Fish, Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Sesame seeds, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Hoisin Dipping Sauce has 18% fewer calories (165 kcal vs 200 kcal).
- Hoisin Sauce has no fat, while Hoisin Dipping Sauce has 1.3 g.
- Hoisin Dipping Sauce has 44% less sugar (33.9 g vs 60 g).
- Hoisin Dipping Sauce has 68% less salt (2.8 g vs 8.8 g).
- Hoisin Dipping Sauce has 52% more fiber (1.4 g vs 0.7 g).
- Hoisin Dipping Sauce has 100% more protein (1.5 g vs 0 g).
- Only Hoisin Dipping Sauce lists: Celery, Fish, Milk, Mustard.
Ingredients
Hoisin Sauce
sugar, water, soybeans, salt, sweet potato, modified corn starch, sesame seeds, garlic, wheat flour, chili pepper, spices, caramel color, acetic acid, fd,c red color no, 40, potassium sorbate added as a preservative,
Hoisin Dipping Sauce
Sugar, Water, Fermented Soy Bean Paste (15%) (Water, Fermented Soya Beans, Salt, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Rice Flour), Tomato Paste, Vinegar, Modified Maize Starch, Garlic, Chinese 5 Spice, Sesame Oil, Colour (Ammonia Caramel), Salt, Onion Powder, Chilli Paste (Chilli, Salt).
FAQ
Which is healthier: Hoisin Sauce or Hoisin Dipping Sauce?
Overall, Hoisin Dipping Sauce has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Hoisin Dipping Sauce has fewer calories: 165 kcal versus 200 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Hoisin Dipping Sauce has less sugar: 33.9 g versus 60 g per 100 g.