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Fish sauce vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fish sauce and Salsa?

  • Fish sauce is higher in Magnesium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Salsa is richer in Iron, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Fish sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 323% more.
  • Salsa has less Sodium.

We used Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and USDA Commodity, salsa 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 Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +993.8%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Selenium +2175%
Contains more Iron +187.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Copper +92%
Equal in Potassium - 270
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 126% 3% 26% 1025% 6% 17% 31% 50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +993.8%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Selenium +2175%
Contains more Iron +187.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Copper +92%
Equal in Potassium - 270

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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Salsa
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.8%
Contains more Folate +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4483.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 2% 3% 14% 44% 8% 92% 39% 60% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.8%
Contains more Folate +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4483.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +237.3%
Contains more Other +1163.8%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +92.3%
Contains more Water +26.2%
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +237.3%
Contains more Other +1163.8%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +92.3%
Contains more Water +26.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3466.7%
38% 25% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3466.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sauce Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 5.6g Salsa
Protein 5.06g 1.5g Fish sauce
Fats 0.01g 0.2g Salsa
Carbs 3.64g 7g Salsa
Calories 35kcal 36kcal Salsa
Sugar 3.64g Salsa
Fiber 0g 1.4g Salsa
Calcium 43mg 12mg Fish sauce
Iron 0.78mg 2.24mg Salsa
Magnesium 175mg 16mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 7mg 30mg Salsa
Potassium 288mg 270mg Fish sauce
Sodium 7851mg 430mg Salsa
Zinc 0.2mg 0.17mg Fish sauce
Copper 0.05mg 0.096mg Salsa
Manganese 0.233mg Fish sauce
Selenium 9.1µg 0.4µg Fish sauce
Vitamin A 12IU 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 28µg Salsa
Vitamin C 0.5mg 4mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.05mg Salsa
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.03mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B3 2.313mg 1.08mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.118mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0.149mg Fish sauce
Folate 51µg 19µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Fish sauce
Saturated Fat 0.003g 0.029g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.016g Salsa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.107g Salsa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sauce Salsa
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
22%
Fish sauce
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Fish sauce
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 7421mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/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.