Fish sauce vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fish sauce and cumin
- Fish sauce has less iron, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, potassium, and fiber than cumin.
- Cumin covers your daily need for iron, 820% more than fish sauce.
- Fish sauce has 47 times more sodium than cumin. While fish sauce has 7851mg of sodium, cumin has only 168mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Spices, cumin seed.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2065.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +520.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +8407.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1634% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +2300% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +7028.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1330.5% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +410% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1440% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1500% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +5133.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +473.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +87.1% |
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:
17.81 g
Fats:
22.27 g
Carbs:
44.24 g
Water:
8.06 g
Other:
7.62 g
Contains more WaterWater | +781.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +165.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +252% |
Contains more FatsFats | +222600% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1115.4% |
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
1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.279 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +701900% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +109200% |
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 Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Iron | 0.78mg | 66.36mg | 820% |
Sodium | 7851mg | 168mg | 334% |
Manganese | 0.233mg | 3.333mg | 135% |
Copper | 0.05mg | 0.867mg | 91% |
Calcium | 43mg | 931mg | 89% |
Phosphorus | 7mg | 499mg | 70% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.628mg | 51% |
Magnesium | 175mg | 366mg | 45% |
Potassium | 288mg | 1788mg | 44% |
Zinc | 0.2mg | 4.8mg | 42% |
Fiber | 0g | 10.5g | 42% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 14.04g | 35% |
Fats | 0.01g | 22.27g | 34% |
Protein | 5.06g | 17.81g | 26% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 3.279g | 22% |
Vitamin E | 0mg | 3.33mg | 22% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.327mg | 21% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0µg | 20% |
Calories | 35kcal | 375kcal | 17% |
Carbs | 3.64g | 44.24g | 14% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.313mg | 4.579mg | 14% |
Folate | 51µg | 10µg | 10% |
Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 7.7mg | 8% |
Selenium | 9.1µg | 5.2µg | 7% |
Vitamin A | 4µg | 64µg | 7% |
Saturated fat | 0.003g | 1.535g | 7% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.4µg | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.435mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.118mg | 2% | |
Choline | 13.2mg | 24.7mg | 2% |
Net carbs | 3.64g | 33.74g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.64g | 2.25g | N/A |
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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Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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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%

44%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%

431%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.532g)
Which food is cheaper?

Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 7683mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cumin 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)