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Fish sauce vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fish sauce and Jalapeño different?

  • Fish sauce has more Magnesium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Jalapeño is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Fiber.
  • Fish sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 341% more than Jalapeño.
  • Jalapeño contains less Sodium.

Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Peppers, jalapeno, raw types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Iron +212%
Contains more Magnesium +1066.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +140.2%
Contains more Selenium +2175%
Contains more Phosphorus +271.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Copper - 0.046
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 126% 3% 26% 1025% 6% 17% 31% 50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Iron +212%
Contains more Magnesium +1066.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +140.2%
Contains more Selenium +2175%
Contains more Phosphorus +271.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Copper - 0.046

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.7%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +8883.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +23620%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.419
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.7%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +8883.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +23620%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.419

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +456%
Contains more Other +3715.1%
Contains more Fats +3600%
Contains more Carbs +78.6%
Contains more Water +29%
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% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +456%
Contains more Other +3715.1%
Contains more Fats +3600%
Contains more Carbs +78.6%
Contains more Water +29%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3633.3%
38% 25% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3633.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sauce Jalapeño Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 3.7g Jalapeño
Protein 5.06g 0.91g Fish sauce
Fats 0.01g 0.37g Jalapeño
Carbs 3.64g 6.5g Jalapeño
Calories 35kcal 29kcal Fish sauce
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 3.64g 4.12g Fish sauce
Fiber 0g 2.8g Jalapeño
Calcium 43mg 12mg Fish sauce
Iron 0.78mg 0.25mg Fish sauce
Magnesium 175mg 15mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 7mg 26mg Jalapeño
Potassium 288mg 248mg Fish sauce
Sodium 7851mg 3mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.2mg 0.14mg Fish sauce
Copper 0.05mg 0.046mg Fish sauce
Manganese 0.233mg 0.097mg Fish sauce
Selenium 9.1µg 0.4µg Fish sauce
Vitamin A 12IU 1078IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 54µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 0mg 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 0.5mg 118.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.04mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.07mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B3 2.313mg 1.28mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.118mg 0.315mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0.419mg Jalapeño
Folate 51µg 27µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Fish sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 18.5µg Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.003g 0.092g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.029g Jalapeño
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.112g Jalapeño
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sauce Jalapeño
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
64%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Fish sauce
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 7848mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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.