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Balsamic vinegar vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Balsamic vinegar and Fish sauce different?

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less Magnesium, and Potassium than Fish sauce.
  • Fish sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 340% more than Balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar has 4 times more Sugar than Fish sauce. Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of Sugar, while Fish sauce has 3.64g.

Vinegar, balsamic and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1358.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77.9%
~equal in Iron ~0.78mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 0.72% 0% 0% 3% 13% 43% 7.1% 91% 60% 0% 38% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 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 CarbsCarbs +367.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +932.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +235.3%
~equal in Water ~71.07g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Fish sauce Opinion
Calories 88kcal 35kcal Balsamic vinegar
Protein 0.49g 5.06g Fish sauce
Fats 0g 0.01g Fish sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Fish sauce
Net carbs 17.03g 3.64g Balsamic vinegar
Carbs 17.03g 3.64g Balsamic vinegar
Magnesium 12mg 175mg Fish sauce
Calcium 27mg 43mg Fish sauce
Potassium 112mg 288mg Fish sauce
Iron 0.72mg 0.78mg Fish sauce
Sugar 14.95g 3.64g Fish sauce
Copper 0.026mg 0.05mg Fish sauce
Zinc 0.08mg 0.2mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 19mg 7mg Balsamic vinegar
Sodium 23mg 7851mg Balsamic vinegar
Vitamin A 0IU 12IU Fish sauce
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Fish sauce
Manganese 0.131mg 0.233mg Fish sauce
Selenium 9.1µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B1 0.012mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B2 0.057mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B3 2.313mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.118mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B6 0.396mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0.48µg Fish sauce
Folate 51µg Fish sauce
Choline 13.2mg Fish sauce
Saturated Fat 0g 0.003g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Fish sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g Fish sauce
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Fish sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar 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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
20%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $4)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 7828mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.