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Fish sauce vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fish sauce and French fries?

  • Fish sauce is higher in Magnesium, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, French fries are richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Fish sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 332% more.
  • French fries have less Sodium.

We used Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types 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
3
:
7
French fries
French fries
Contains more Calcium +138.9%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Selenium +911.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1685.7%
Contains more Potassium +101%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +148%
Equal in Iron - 0.81
Equal in Manganese - 0.247
Fish sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 126% 3% 26% 1025% 6% 17% 31% 50%
French fries
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +138.9%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Selenium +911.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1685.7%
Contains more Potassium +101%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +148%
Equal in Iron - 0.81
Equal in Manganese - 0.247

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
5
:
6
French fries
French fries
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +840%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +391.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.372
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%
French fries
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +840%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +391.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.372

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sauce
Fish sauce
3
:
2
French fries
French fries
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Water +84.4%
Contains more Other +993%
Contains more Fats +147200%
Contains more Carbs +1038.5%
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
French fries
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Water +84.4%
Contains more Other +993%
Contains more Fats +147200%
Contains more Carbs +1038.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sauce
Fish sauce
1
:
2
French fries
French fries
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +298350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179833.3%
Fish sauce
38% 25% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
French fries
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +298350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179833.3%

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 French fries
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sauce French fries Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 37.64g French fries
Protein 5.06g 3.43g Fish sauce
Fats 0.01g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 3.64g 41.44g French fries
Calories 35kcal 312kcal French fries
Sugar 3.64g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 0g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 43mg 18mg Fish sauce
Iron 0.78mg 0.81mg French fries
Magnesium 175mg 35mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 7mg 125mg French fries
Potassium 288mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 7851mg 210mg French fries
Zinc 0.2mg 0.5mg French fries
Copper 0.05mg 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 0.233mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 9.1µg 0.9µg Fish sauce
Vitamin A 12IU 0IU Fish sauce
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Fish sauce
Vitamin E 0mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 0.5mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.039mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B3 2.313mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.118mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0.372mg Fish sauce
Folate 51µg 30µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Fish sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 11.2µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Fish sauce
Saturated Fat 0.003g 2.336g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sauce French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Fish sauce
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 7641mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.333g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.