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Fish sauce vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fish sauce and Tomato paste

  • Fish sauce is higher in Magnesium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, yet Tomato paste is higher in Copper, Vitamin E , Iron, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Fish sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 339% more than Tomato paste.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tomato paste is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

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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 +19.4%
Contains more Magnesium +316.7%
Contains more Selenium +71.7%
Contains more Iron +282.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1085.7%
Contains more Potassium +252.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +215%
Contains more Copper +630%
Contains more Manganese +29.6%
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 11% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
Contains more Calcium +19.4%
Contains more Magnesium +316.7%
Contains more Selenium +71.7%
Contains more Iron +282.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1085.7%
Contains more Potassium +252.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +215%
Contains more Copper +630%
Contains more Manganese +29.6%

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 B6 +83.3%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +12608.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4280%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 92% 86% 0% 73% 15% 36% 58% 9% 50% 9% 0% 29%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +12608.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4280%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Other +622.1%
Contains more Fats +4600%
Contains more Carbs +419.5%
Equal in Water - 73.5
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Other +622.1%
Contains more Fats +4600%
Contains more Carbs +419.5%
Equal in Water - 73.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5233.3%
38% 25% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5233.3%

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 Tomato paste
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sauce Tomato paste Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 14.81g Tomato paste
Protein 5.06g 4.32g Fish sauce
Fats 0.01g 0.47g Tomato paste
Carbs 3.64g 18.91g Tomato paste
Calories 35kcal 82kcal Tomato paste
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 3.64g 12.18g Fish sauce
Fiber 0g 4.1g Tomato paste
Calcium 43mg 36mg Fish sauce
Iron 0.78mg 2.98mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 175mg 42mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 7mg 83mg Tomato paste
Potassium 288mg 1014mg Tomato paste
Sodium 7851mg 59mg Tomato paste
Zinc 0.2mg 0.63mg Tomato paste
Copper 0.05mg 0.365mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.233mg 0.302mg Tomato paste
Selenium 9.1µg 5.3µg Fish sauce
Vitamin A 12IU 1525IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 76µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 0mg 4.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 0.5mg 21.9mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.06mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.153mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 2.313mg 3.076mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.118mg 0.142mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0.216mg Fish sauce
Folate 51µg 12µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Fish sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 11.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.031mg Tomato paste
Threonine 0.133mg Tomato paste
Isoleucine 0.089mg Tomato paste
Leucine 0.124mg Tomato paste
Lysine 0.134mg Tomato paste
Methionine 0.027mg Tomato paste
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Tomato paste
Valine 0.088mg Tomato paste
Histidine 0.071mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.003g 0.1g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.067g Tomato paste
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.16g Tomato paste

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sauce Tomato paste
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
38%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Fish sauce
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 7792mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 ($)
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. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/nutrients
  2. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.