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Fish sauce vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fish sauce and Flaxseed oil?

  • Fish sauce is richer in Magnesium, Potassium, and Iron, while Flaxseed oil is higher in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Fish sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 341% higher.
  • Flaxseed oil has 12 times less Magnesium than Fish sauce. Fish sauce has 175mg of Magnesium, while Flaxseed oil has 15mg.
  • Flaxseed oil is lower in Sodium.

We used Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed 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.
Contains more Calcium +377.8%
Contains more Iron +129.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1066.7%
Contains more Potassium +829%
Contains more Manganese +65.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +285.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +55%
Contains more Copper +34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 126% 3% 26% 1025% 6% 17% 31% 50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 11% 12% 3% 1% 9% 23% 19% 0%
Contains more Calcium +377.8%
Contains more Iron +129.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1066.7%
Contains more Potassium +829%
Contains more Manganese +65.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +285.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +55%
Contains more Copper +34%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1267.6%
Contains more Carbs +833.3%
Contains more Water +44318.8%
Contains more Other +28785.7%
Contains more Fats +990000%
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
99%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 99.01 g
Carbs: 0.39 g
Water: 0.16 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more Protein +1267.6%
Contains more Carbs +833.3%
Contains more Water +44318.8%
Contains more Other +28785.7%
Contains more Fats +990000%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1031600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2162433.3%
38% 25% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
10% 22% 69%
Saturated Fat: 9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 64.876 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1031600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2162433.3%

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 Flaxseed oil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sauce Flaxseed oil Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 0.39g Fish sauce
Protein 5.06g 0.37g Fish sauce
Fats 0.01g 99.01g Flaxseed oil
Carbs 3.64g 0.39g Fish sauce
Calories 35kcal 878kcal Flaxseed oil
Sugar 3.64g Flaxseed oil
Calcium 43mg 9mg Fish sauce
Iron 0.78mg 0.34mg Fish sauce
Magnesium 175mg 15mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 7mg 27mg Flaxseed oil
Potassium 288mg 31mg Fish sauce
Sodium 7851mg 6mg Flaxseed oil
Zinc 0.2mg 0.31mg Flaxseed oil
Copper 0.05mg 0.067mg Flaxseed oil
Manganese 0.233mg 0.141mg Fish sauce
Selenium 9.1µg Fish sauce
Vitamin A 12IU Fish sauce
Vitamin A RAE 4µg Fish sauce
Vitamin E 0mg 0.71mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin C 0.5mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B1 0.012mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B2 0.057mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B3 2.313mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.118mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B6 0.396mg Fish sauce
Folate 51µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0.48µg Fish sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 3.3µg Flaxseed oil
Trans Fat 0.184g Fish sauce
Saturated Fat 0.003g 9.047g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 20.634g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 64.876g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.034g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 15.679g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - ALA 48.93g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.077g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Flaxseed oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sauce Flaxseed oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
22%
Fish sauce
2%
Flaxseed oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Fish sauce
9%
Flaxseed oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 7845mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.044g)
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 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)
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. Flaxseed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171442/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.