Fish sauce vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fish sauce and butter
- Fish sauce is richer in magnesium, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12, yet butter is richer in vitamin A and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for fish sauce is 341% higher.
- Fish sauce contains 132 times more vitamin B6 than butter. Fish sauce contains 0.396mg of vitamin B6, while butter contains 0.003mg.
- Butter contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Butter, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +8650% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +79.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +212.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5725% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +810% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +242.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5407.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +182.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +17000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
3.64 g
Water:
71.07 g
Other:
20.22 g
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
81.11 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
17.94 g
Other:
0.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +495.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5966.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +296.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50450% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +811000% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.003 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
50.489 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.01 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1171400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100233.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 7851mg | 11mg | 341% |
| Saturated fat | 0.003g | 50.489g | 229% |
| Fats | 0.01g | 81.11g | 125% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 684µg | 76% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 215mg | 72% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 23.43g | 59% |
| Magnesium | 175mg | 2mg | 41% |
| Calories | 35kcal | 717kcal | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.003mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 3.01g | 20% |
| Selenium | 9.1µg | 1µg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 2.32mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.313mg | 0.042mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0.17µg | 13% |
| Folate | 51µg | 3µg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.02mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.233mg | 0.004mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 288mg | 24mg | 8% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 0.85g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.016mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 18.8mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.64g | 0.06g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.64g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.118mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | 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
20%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 50.486g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 7840mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)