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Baby food vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between baby food and fish sauce

  • Baby food is richer than fish sauce in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, calcium, phosphorus, copper, selenium, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for baby food is 584% higher.
  • Baby food contains less sodium.
  • Fish sauce has a lower glycemic index than baby food.

Food types used in this article are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Sauce, fish, 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 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 125% 13% 25% 29% 17% 5.5% 3% 1024% 30% 50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1604.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.7%
Contains more IronIron +5989.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +568%
Contains more ZincZinc +1100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +184.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%

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 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
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 1.7% 1.3% 0% 0% 3% 13% 43% 7.1% 91% 60% 0% 38% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +360%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1400.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +810.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +141.1%
Contains more FatsFats +43900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1916.5%
Contains more WaterWater +960.7%
Contains more OtherOther +512.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
38% 25% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.003 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56466.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Fish sauce DV% diff.
Iron 47.5mg 0.78mg 584%
Sodium 3mg 7851mg 341%
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.057mg 205%
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 2.313mg 203%
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.012mg 202%
Calcium 733mg 43mg 69%
Phosphorus 392mg 7mg 55%
Copper 0.334mg 0.05mg 32%
Selenium 25.9µg 9.1µg 31%
Fiber 7.5g 0g 30%
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0mg 25%
Carbs 73.4g 3.64g 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Zinc 2.4mg 0.2mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.118mg 19%
Magnesium 100mg 175mg 18%
Calories 379kcal 35kcal 17%
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.396mg 16%
Protein 12.2g 5.06g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 0.003g 11%
Manganese 0.233mg 10%
Fats 4.4g 0.01g 7%
Potassium 437mg 288mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.206g 0.002g 3%
Saturated fat 0.769g 0.003g 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0.5mg 2%
Folate 43µg 51µg 2%
Choline 23.2mg 13.2mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 65.9g 3.64g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0%
Threonine 0.4mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.477mg 0%
Leucine 1.041mg 0%
Lysine 0.404mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0%
Valine 0.653mg 0%
Histidine 0.286mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food Fish 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
164%
Baby food
20%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.766g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 7848mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food 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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/nutrients
  2. 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.