Fish sauce vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fish sauce and ground beef
- Fish sauce is richer in magnesium and folate, yet ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, iron, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for fish sauce is 338% higher.
- Fish sauce contains 10 times more magnesium than ground beef. Fish sauce contains 175mg of magnesium, while ground beef contains 17mg.
- Ground beef contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +929.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2488.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +191% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2820% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2271.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +109.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +628.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +333.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +418.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +454.5% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +746% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +371.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +153600% |
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +366000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13500% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 7851mg | 73mg | 338% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 2.49µg | 84% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 5.84mg | 51% |
| Magnesium | 175mg | 17mg | 38% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 23.87g | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 0.003g | 6.073g | 28% |
| Fats | 0.01g | 15.37g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 166mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 2.27mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 7.322g | 18% |
| Selenium | 9.1µg | 19.1µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.313mg | 4.026mg | 11% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 73.2mg | 11% |
| Folate | 51µg | 7µg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.233mg | 0.009mg | 10% |
| Calories | 35kcal | 241kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.171mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.118mg | 0.512mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.311mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.079mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.051mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.408g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 288mg | 241mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.64g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 7778mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.07g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.