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Fish sauce vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fish sauce and pistachios

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, manganese, iron, and potassium in pistachios is higher than in fish sauce.
  • Fish sauce covers your daily sodium needs 341% more than pistachios.
  • Pistachios contain less sodium.
  • Pistachios have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pistachios is 28, while the glycemic index of fish sauce is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +255.9%
Contains more IronIron +402.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2500%
Contains more ZincZinc +1000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +415%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1020%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +7150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +340.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +329.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~51µg

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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +1526.3%
Contains more OtherOther +578.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +298.4%
Contains more FatsFats +453100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +646.4%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1162750%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +479233.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sauce Pistachio DV% diff.
Sodium 7851mg 1mg 341%
Copper 0.05mg 1.3mg 139%
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 1.7mg 100%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 14.38g 96%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.87mg 72%
Fats 0.01g 45.32g 70%
Phosphorus 7mg 490mg 69%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 23.257g 58%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Manganese 0.233mg 1.2mg 42%
Iron 0.78mg 3.92mg 39%
Protein 5.06g 20.16g 30%
Saturated fat 0.003g 5.907g 27%
Calories 35kcal 560kcal 26%
Potassium 288mg 1025mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg 20%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.86mg 19%
Zinc 0.2mg 2.2mg 18%
Magnesium 175mg 121mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.118mg 0.52mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.16mg 8%
Carbs 3.64g 27.17g 8%
Vitamin B3 2.313mg 1.3mg 6%
Calcium 43mg 105mg 6%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 5.6mg 6%
Selenium 9.1µg 7µg 4%
Vitamin A 4µg 26µg 2%
Choline 13.2mg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 3.64g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 7.66g N/A
Folate 51µg 51µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sauce Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Fish sauce
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 7850mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.904g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.