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Fish sauce vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fish sauce and Corn syrup different?

  • Corn syrup contains less Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Folate, Selenium, Potassium, Manganese, and Iron than Fish sauce.
  • Fish sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 335% more than Corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup contains less Sodium.

Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Syrups, corn, dark 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.
Fish sauce
Fish sauce
7
:
3
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Calcium +138.9%
Contains more Iron +110.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2087.5%
Contains more Potassium +554.5%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Manganese +133%
Contains more Selenium +213.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Equal in Copper - 0.053
Fish sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 126% 3% 26% 1025% 6% 17% 31% 50%
Corn syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Calcium +138.9%
Contains more Iron +110.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2087.5%
Contains more Potassium +554.5%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Manganese +133%
Contains more Selenium +213.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Equal in Copper - 0.053

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.
Fish sauce
Fish sauce
9
:
0
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11465%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +413%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.011
Fish sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 2% 3% 14% 44% 8% 92% 39% 60% 0%
Corn syrup
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11465%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +413%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.011

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sauce
Fish sauce
4
:
1
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +222.9%
Contains more Other +4955%
Contains more Carbs +2031.6%
Fish sauce
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
Corn syrup
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +222.9%
Contains more Other +4955%
Contains more Carbs +2031.6%

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 Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sauce Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 5.06g 0g Fish sauce
Fats 0.01g 0g Fish sauce
Carbs 3.64g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 35kcal 286kcal Corn syrup
Sugar 3.64g 77.59g Fish sauce
Calcium 43mg 18mg Fish sauce
Iron 0.78mg 0.37mg Fish sauce
Magnesium 175mg 8mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 7mg 11mg Corn syrup
Potassium 288mg 44mg Fish sauce
Sodium 7851mg 155mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.2mg 0.04mg Fish sauce
Copper 0.05mg 0.053mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0.233mg 0.1mg Fish sauce
Selenium 9.1µg 2.9µg Fish sauce
Vitamin A 12IU 0IU Fish sauce
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Fish sauce
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.011mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.009mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B3 2.313mg 0.02mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.118mg 0.023mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0.009mg Fish sauce
Folate 51µg 0µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Fish sauce
Saturated Fat 0.003g 0g Corn syrup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0g Fish sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0g Fish sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sauce Corn syrup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Fish sauce
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Fish sauce
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 7696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.