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Fish sauce vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fish sauce and fast food?

  • Fish sauce is richer in magnesium, while fast food is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Fish sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 327% higher.
  • Fast food has 6 times less magnesium than fish sauce. Fish sauce has 175mg of magnesium, while fast food has 27mg.
  • Fast food is lower in sodium.
  • Fast food has a higher glycemic index (66) than fish sauce (0).

We used Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this comparison.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +548.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.2%
Contains more IronIron +292.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +142%
Contains more ZincZinc +1160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1814.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +123.1%

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +125%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2541.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +536.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +349.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +160.6%

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +84.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1230.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +226.5%
Contains more FatsFats +120000%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +765.4%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +241650%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55900%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sauce Fast food DV% diff.
Sodium 7851mg 331mg 327%
Magnesium 175mg 27mg 35%
Iron 0.78mg 3.06mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.317mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.363mg 24%
Protein 5.06g 16.52g 23%
Vitamin B3 2.313mg 5.617mg 21%
Zinc 0.2mg 2.52mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.003g 4.493g 20%
Selenium 9.1µg 20.3µg 20%
Fats 0.01g 12.01g 18%
Phosphorus 7mg 134mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.89µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0.212mg 14%
Calories 35kcal 297kcal 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 4.835g 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 1.68g 11%
Carbs 3.64g 31.5g 9%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.118mg 0.53mg 8%
Copper 0.05mg 0.121mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Folate 51µg 80µg 7%
Manganese 0.233mg 0.357mg 5%
Choline 13.2mg 34.4mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.9µg 4%
Potassium 288mg 197mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.38mg 3%
Calcium 43mg 62mg 2%
Vitamin A 4µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 3.64g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 3.64g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sauce Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Fish sauce
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 7520mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.