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Fish sauce vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fish sauce and potato chips

  • Fish sauce has more magnesium and vitamin B12; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
  • Fish sauce covers your daily sodium needs 341% more than potato chips.
  • Potato chips contain less sodium.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of fish sauce is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +161.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +79.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +342.7%
Contains more IronIron +109%
Contains more CopperCopper +512%
Contains more ZincZinc +445%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2257.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.8%

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.
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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6120%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +245.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +184.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +3640.5%
Contains more OtherOther +461.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.3%
Contains more FatsFats +345900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1353.3%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +491900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +405566.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sauce Potato chips DV% diff.
Sodium 7851mg 8mg 341%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 12.17g 81%
Vitamin E 0mg 9.11mg 61%
Fats 0.01g 34.6g 53%
Saturated fat 0.003g 10.96g 50%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 31.1mg 34%
Potassium 288mg 1275mg 29%
Copper 0.05mg 0.306mg 28%
Magnesium 175mg 67mg 26%
Calories 35kcal 536kcal 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 9.84g 25%
Phosphorus 7mg 165mg 23%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0.66mg 20%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg 18%
Carbs 3.64g 52.9g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.167mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.197mg 11%
Iron 0.78mg 1.63mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.313mg 3.827mg 9%
Manganese 0.233mg 0.44mg 9%
Zinc 0.2mg 1.09mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.118mg 0.402mg 6%
Choline 13.2mg 37.5mg 4%
Protein 5.06g 7g 4%
Selenium 9.1µg 8.1µg 2%
Calcium 43mg 24mg 2%
Folate 51µg 45µg 2%
Net carbs 3.64g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 0.22g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sauce Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Fish sauce
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 7843mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.957g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $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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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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.