Fish sauce vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between fish sauce and scallion
- Fish sauce has more magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, scallion is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber.
- Fish sauce covers your daily sodium needs 341% more than scallion.
- Scallion contains less sodium.
- Scallion has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of scallion is 32, while the glycemic index of fish sauce is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +775% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1416.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +67.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +428.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +340.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +549.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +131.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3660% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +358.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25.5% |
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:
1.83 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
7.34 g
Water:
89.83 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +176.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2396.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1800% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +101.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.4% |
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
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1250% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2366.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 7851mg | 16mg | 341% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 207µg | 173% |
| Magnesium | 175mg | 20mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.061mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 18.8mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Selenium | 9.1µg | 0.6µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.313mg | 0.525mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.6g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 1.48mg | 9% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 1.83g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 50µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.55mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.083mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 72mg | 3% |
| Folate | 51µg | 64µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.233mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.64g | 7.34g | 1% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 5.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.118mg | 0.075mg | 1% |
| Calories | 35kcal | 32kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.01g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Potassium | 288mg | 276mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.64g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.003g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 7835mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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