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Fish sauce vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fish sauce and macaroon different?

  • Fish sauce has more magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and folate; however, macaroon is richer in copper, fiber, and phosphorus.
  • Fish sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 331% more than macaroon.
  • Macaroon contains less sodium.
  • Macaroon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of macaroon is 32, while the glycemic index of fish sauce is 0.

Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Cookies, coconut macaroon 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.
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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +503.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +760%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +438%
Contains more ZincZinc +265%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +871.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
~equal in Iron ~0.82mg

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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +951.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.06mg

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
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.5%
Contains more WaterWater +518%
Contains more OtherOther +1082.5%
Contains more FatsFats +225400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1581.9%

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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +80400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26900%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sauce Macaroon DV% diff.
Sodium 7851mg 241mg 331%
Saturated fat 0.003g 20.099g 91%
Magnesium 175mg 29mg 35%
Fats 0.01g 22.55g 35%
Copper 0.05mg 0.269mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0.096mg 23%
Calories 35kcal 460kcal 21%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg 20%
Carbs 3.64g 61.22g 19%
Vitamin B3 2.313mg 0.22mg 13%
Folate 51µg 3µg 12%
Manganese 0.233mg 10%
Phosphorus 7mg 68mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.81g 5%
Zinc 0.2mg 0.73mg 5%
Potassium 288mg 123mg 5%
Selenium 9.1µg 6.8µg 4%
Calcium 43mg 5mg 4%
Protein 5.06g 3.02g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 1.61g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.118mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg 1%
Choline 13.2mg 9.1mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.02mg 1%
Net carbs 3.64g 56.12g N/A
Iron 0.78mg 0.82mg 0%
Sugar 3.64g 45.16g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.06mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sauce Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Fish sauce
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 7610mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.096g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.