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Fish sauce vs. Italian dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fish sauce and Italian dressing

  • Fish sauce has more Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Folate, and Manganese, however, Italian dressing is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Fish sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 303% more than Italian dressing.
  • Italian dressing contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Salad dressing, italian dressing, commercial, reduced fat.

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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 2.9% 4.5% 7.9% 9.4% 6.3% 1.6% 5.1% 116% 3.8% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4275%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +186.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220%
Contains more IronIron +212%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +703.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +468.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.7%

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% 0.72% 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% 0.72% 86% 0% 3% 1.8% 1.8% 0% 13% 0% 31% 2.3% 1.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +612.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2360.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
Contains more CholineCholine +300%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~12IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.012mg

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
7% 10% 80% 3%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 6.68 g
Carbs: 9.99 g
Water: 80.11 g
Other: 2.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1197.4%
Contains more OtherOther +614.5%
Contains more FatsFats +66700%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +174.5%
Contains more WaterWater +12.7%

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
14% 30% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.725 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.236 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +86150%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107766.7%

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 Italian dressing
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sauce Italian dressing Opinion
Calories 35kcal 102kcal Italian dressing
Protein 5.06g 0.39g Fish sauce
Fats 0.01g 6.68g Italian dressing
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fish sauce
Net carbs 3.64g 9.99g Italian dressing
Carbs 3.64g 9.99g Italian dressing
Magnesium 175mg 4mg Fish sauce
Calcium 43mg 15mg Fish sauce
Potassium 288mg 90mg Fish sauce
Iron 0.78mg 0.25mg Fish sauce
Sugar 3.64g 9.16g Fish sauce
Copper 0.05mg 0.019mg Fish sauce
Zinc 0.2mg 0.06mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 7mg 12mg Italian dressing
Sodium 7851mg 891mg Italian dressing
Vitamin A 12IU 12IU
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 1µg Fish sauce
Vitamin E 0mg 4.28mg Italian dressing
Manganese 0.233mg 0.029mg Fish sauce
Selenium 9.1µg 1.6µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.012mg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.008mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B3 2.313mg 0.094mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.118mg 0mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0.055mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Fish sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 12.5µg Italian dressing
Folate 51µg 3µg Fish sauce
Trans Fat 0.017g Fish sauce
Choline 13.2mg 3.3mg Fish sauce
Saturated Fat 0.003g 0.833g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 1.725g Italian dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 3.236g Italian dressing
Tryptophan 0.006mg Italian dressing
Threonine 0.012mg Italian dressing
Isoleucine 0.016mg Italian dressing
Leucine 0.024mg Italian dressing
Lysine 0.018mg Italian dressing
Methionine 0.008mg Italian dressing
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Italian dressing
Valine 0.017mg Italian dressing
Histidine 0.008mg Italian dressing
Fructose 5.05g Italian dressing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.758g Italian dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sauce Italian dressing
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
11%
Italian dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Fish sauce
17%
Italian dressing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 6960mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.83g)
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 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. Italian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171405/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.