Cereal vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cereal and fish sauce?
- Cereal is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C; however, fish sauce is richer in magnesium.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 523% more.
- Fish sauce contains 233 times less vitamin A than cereal. Cereal contains 2792IU of vitamin A, while fish sauce contains 12IU.
- Cereal has less sodium.
- Fish sauce has a lower glycemic index (0) than cereal (69).
We used Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve 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 IronIron | +4266.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +174% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1000% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +239.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +821.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +330% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +174.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +7600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +20250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +6689.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1180.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1411.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
3.64 g
Water:
71.07 g
Other:
20.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10700% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2286% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1780.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +806.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
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 | +10100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11700% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.012mg | 523% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.396mg | 430% |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 0.78mg | 416% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 7851mg | 307% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.057mg | 293% |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 2.313mg | 171% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 4µg | 90% |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 0.2mg | 67% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 0.5mg | 42% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 175mg | 37% |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 3.64g | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 0.233mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 20% | |
| Calories | 378kcal | 35kcal | 17% |
| Folate | 51µg | 13% | |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.05mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 7mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 9.1µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 288mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 0.003g | 2% |
| Protein | 6.06g | 5.06g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.118mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 0.01g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 0.002g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.003g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.35g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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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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
371%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
132%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.257g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 7056mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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.