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Fish sauce vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fish sauce and chestnut

  • Fish sauce has more magnesium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6; however, chestnut is richer in copper, vitamin C, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and iron.
  • Fish sauce covers your daily sodium needs 340% more than chestnut.
  • Chestnut contains less sodium.
  • Chestnut has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chestnut is 54, while the glycemic index of fish sauce is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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 125% 13% 25% 29% 17% 5.5% 3% 1024% 30% 50%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +224.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.3%
Contains more IronIron +121.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +844%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1314.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +266.5%
~equal in Calcium ~46mg

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 1.7% 1.3% 0% 0% 3% 13% 43% 7.1% 91% 60% 0% 38% 7.2%
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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5240%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +153%
Contains more OtherOther +2747.9%
Contains more FatsFats +13700%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +662.6%
~equal in Water ~68.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 25% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.003 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18066.7%

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 Chestnut
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sauce Chestnut DV% diff.
Sodium 7851mg 27mg 340%
Copper 0.05mg 0.472mg 47%
Magnesium 175mg 54mg 29%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 26.7mg 29%
Manganese 0.233mg 0.854mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg 20%
Selenium 9.1µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0.233mg 13%
Potassium 288mg 715mg 13%
Phosphorus 7mg 99mg 13%
Iron 0.78mg 1.73mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.148mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.313mg 0.731mg 10%
Carbs 3.64g 27.76g 8%
Protein 5.06g 2g 6%
Calories 35kcal 131kcal 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.545g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.104mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.118mg 0.316mg 4%
Folate 51µg 38µg 3%
Fats 0.01g 1.38g 2%
Choline 13.2mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.003g 0.26g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0.476g 1%
Net carbs 3.64g 27.76g N/A
Calcium 43mg 46mg 0%
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Zinc 0.2mg 0.25mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.055mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sauce Chestnut
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
20%
Fish sauce
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Fish sauce
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.257g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 7824mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.