Fish sauce vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fish sauce and pound cake different?
- Fish sauce is higher in magnesium and vitamin B6; however, pound cake is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, choline, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for fish sauce is 325% higher.
- Fish sauce contains 22 times more magnesium than pound cake. While fish sauce contains 175mg of magnesium, pound cake contains only 8mg.
- Pound cake has less sodium.
- Fish sauce has a lower glycemic index (0) than pound cake (54).
Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2087.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +82% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1650% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1341.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +336.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +311% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +397% |
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:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +174.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1221.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +139500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1373.6% |
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Protein
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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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +113866.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 7851mg | 377mg | 325% |
| Magnesium | 175mg | 8mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.036mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 3.419g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 0.003g | 4.811g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Fats | 0.01g | 13.96g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 140mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 3.64g | 53.64g | 17% |
| Calories | 35kcal | 353kcal | 16% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.249mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.173mg | 13% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 65.6mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 1.48mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 3.02g | 8% |
| Selenium | 9.1µg | 5µg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 70µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.118mg | 0.485mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.233mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0.36µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.313mg | 1.615mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Potassium | 288mg | 149mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.65mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Folate | 51µg | 42µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 5g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Calcium | 43mg | 47mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.64g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 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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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 7474mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.808g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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