Chinese cuisine vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chinese cuisine and fish sauce
- Chinese cuisine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, fish sauce has more magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Fish sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 324% more.
- Chinese cuisine is lower in sodium.
- Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index than fish sauce.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +42.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +650% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +985.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1066.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +95.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +58.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.8% |
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 | +2220% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1475% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +275.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +161.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
3.64 g
Water:
71.07 g
Other:
20.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +52900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +100.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1239.1% |
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Water
~71.07g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 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 | +60750% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70900% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 409mg | 7851mg | 324% |
| Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 0µg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 175mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.396mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.13g | 0.003g | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 0.5mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.2mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 7mg | 10% |
| Fats | 5.3g | 0.01g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.118mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 4µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.32mg | 2.313mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Protein | 7.08g | 5.06g | 4% |
| Selenium | 6.7µg | 9.1µg | 4% |
| Choline | 34.5mg | 13.2mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.147mg | 0.233mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.978g | 0.003g | 4% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 35kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.78mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.217g | 0.002g | 3% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.012mg | 2% |
| Folate | 45µg | 51µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 288mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 7.29g | 3.64g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.79g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.41g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0.48µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.317mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.327mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.207mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | N/A |
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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
33%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
132%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.975g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 7442mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)