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

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How are Fish sauce and Balsamic vinegar different?

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less Magnesium, and Potassium than Fish sauce.
  • Fish sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 340% more than Balsamic vinegar.
  • Fish sauce has 15 times more Magnesium than Balsamic vinegar. Fish sauce has 175mg of Magnesium, while Balsamic vinegar has 12mg.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium.

Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Vinegar, balsamic 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.
Fish sauce
Fish sauce
8
:
2
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
Contains more Calcium +59.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1358.3%
Contains more Potassium +157.1%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +92.3%
Contains more Manganese +77.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.72
Fish sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 126% 3% 26% 1025% 6% 17% 31% 50%
Balsamic vinegar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Contains more Calcium +59.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1358.3%
Contains more Potassium +157.1%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +92.3%
Contains more Manganese +77.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.72

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.
Fish sauce
Fish sauce
12
:
0
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Fish sauce
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%
Balsamic vinegar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sauce
Fish sauce
3
:
2
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
Contains more Protein +932.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +235.3%
Contains more Carbs +367.9%
Equal in Water - 76.45
Fish sauce
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
Balsamic vinegar
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more Protein +932.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +235.3%
Contains more Carbs +367.9%
Equal in Water - 76.45

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 Balsamic vinegar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

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

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 contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 7828mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
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. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/nutrients
  2. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.