Fish sauce vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between fish sauce and chinese cuisine
- Fish sauce has more magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, chinese cuisine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Fish sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 324% more.
- Fish sauce has 12 times more magnesium than chinese cuisine. Fish sauce has 175mg of magnesium, while chinese cuisine has 15mg.
- Chinese cuisine is lower in sodium.
- Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index than fish sauce.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.
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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 | +1066.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +95.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +58.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +650% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +985.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.8% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +75.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.3% |
| 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% |
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:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +1239.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +52900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +100.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.9% |
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
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60750% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70900% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 7851mg | 409mg | 324% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 51.3µg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 175mg | 15mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.161mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 2.13g | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 11.6mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 1.5mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 76mg | 10% |
| Fats | 0.01g | 5.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.118mg | 0.443mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 63µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.313mg | 1.32mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.82mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 7.08g | 4% |
| Selenium | 9.1µg | 6.7µg | 4% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 34.5mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.233mg | 0.147mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.003g | 0.978g | 4% |
| Calories | 35kcal | 105kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 1.11mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 1.217g | 3% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Folate | 51µg | 45µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 288mg | 204mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.64g | 7.29g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 5.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.64g | 2.41g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.055mg | 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 | 0.001g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | 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
20%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
28%
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 ($)