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Fish sauce vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fish sauce and Cocktail sauce

  • Fish sauce has more Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Cocktail sauce is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Fiber.
  • Fish sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 299% more than Cocktail sauce.
  • Cocktail sauce contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Sauce, cocktail, 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.
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 12% 7.8% 27% 31% 37% 10% 13% 128% 19% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +929.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +313.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +122%
Contains more ZincZinc +90%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +328.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
~equal in Potassium ~309mg
~equal in Iron ~0.83mg

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% 0.72% 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 39% 22% 22% 0% 5.3% 11% 15% 4.1% 18% 0% 11% 13% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2220%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2891.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +272.1%
Contains more OtherOther +446.5%
Contains more FatsFats +10400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +675.3%
~equal in Water ~65.67g

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 Cocktail sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sauce Cocktail sauce Opinion
Calories 35kcal 124kcal Cocktail sauce
Protein 5.06g 1.36g Fish sauce
Fats 0.01g 1.05g Cocktail sauce
Vitamin C 0.5mg 11.6mg Cocktail sauce
Net carbs 3.64g 26.42g Cocktail sauce
Carbs 3.64g 28.22g Cocktail sauce
Magnesium 175mg 17mg Fish sauce
Calcium 43mg 26mg Fish sauce
Potassium 288mg 309mg Cocktail sauce
Iron 0.78mg 0.83mg Cocktail sauce
Sugar 3.64g 11.83g Fish sauce
Fiber 0g 1.8g Cocktail sauce
Copper 0.05mg 0.111mg Cocktail sauce
Zinc 0.2mg 0.38mg Cocktail sauce
Phosphorus 7mg 30mg Cocktail sauce
Sodium 7851mg 983mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A 12IU 359IU Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A 4µg 18µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin E 0mg 1.08mg Cocktail sauce
Manganese 0.233mg 0.148mg Fish sauce
Selenium 9.1µg 2.2µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.021mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.047mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B3 2.313mg 0.82mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.118mg 0.068mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0.08mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Fish sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 4.4µg Cocktail sauce
Folate 51µg 17µg Fish sauce
Choline 13.2mg 11mg Fish sauce
Saturated Fat 0.003g 0g Cocktail sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0g Fish sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Fish sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sauce Cocktail sauce
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
13%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Fish sauce
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 6868mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.