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Fish sauce vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fish sauce and provolone

  • Fish sauce is richer in magnesium and vitamin B6, yet provolone is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for fish sauce is 303% higher.
  • Fish sauce contains 6 times more magnesium than provolone. Fish sauce contains 175mg of magnesium, while provolone contains 28mg.
  • Provolone contains less sodium.
  • Fish sauce has a lower glycemic index than provolone.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Cheese, provolone.

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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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +525%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.7%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2230%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1658.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1515%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6985.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.3%

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 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1382.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +442.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +410%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +463.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.7%

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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70.1%
Contains more WaterWater +73.6%
Contains more OtherOther +329.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +405.5%
Contains more FatsFats +266100%

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +369550%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25533.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sauce Provolone DV% diff.
Sodium 7851mg 876mg 303%
Saturated fat 0.003g 17.078g 78%
Calcium 43mg 756mg 71%
Phosphorus 7mg 496mg 70%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 1.46µg 41%
Fats 0.01g 26.62g 41%
Protein 5.06g 25.58g 41%
Magnesium 175mg 28mg 35%
Zinc 0.2mg 3.23mg 28%
Vitamin A 4µg 236µg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0.073mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.321mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 7.393g 18%
Calories 35kcal 351kcal 16%
Vitamin B3 2.313mg 0.156mg 13%
Folate 51µg 10µg 10%
Manganese 0.233mg 0.01mg 10%
Selenium 9.1µg 14.5µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.118mg 0.476mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.769g 5%
Potassium 288mg 138mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Copper 0.05mg 0.026mg 3%
Iron 0.78mg 0.52mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.019mg 1%
Carbs 3.64g 2.14g 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 3.64g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 0.56g N/A
Choline 13.2mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sauce Provolone
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
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Fish sauce
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Provolone
Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 6975mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.