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Fish sauce vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fish sauce and Mayonnaise

  • Fish sauce is richer in Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, yet Mayonnaise is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Fish sauce is 314% higher.
  • Mayonnaise contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular.

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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 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +437.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1340%
Contains more IronIron +271.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3228.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +295.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%

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% 0.72% 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% 3.9% 66% 6% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4850%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +920%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +159.1%

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
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +427.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +538.6%
Contains more WaterWater +228.3%
Contains more OtherOther +926.4%
Contains more FatsFats +748400%

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
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +842050%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1489566.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sauce Mayonnaise Opinion
Calories 35kcal 680kcal Mayonnaise
Protein 5.06g 0.96g Fish sauce
Fats 0.01g 74.85g Mayonnaise
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fish sauce
Net carbs 3.64g 0.57g Fish sauce
Carbs 3.64g 0.57g Fish sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Fish sauce
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Mayonnaise
Magnesium 175mg 1mg Fish sauce
Calcium 43mg 8mg Fish sauce
Potassium 288mg 20mg Fish sauce
Iron 0.78mg 0.21mg Fish sauce
Sugar 3.64g 0.57g Mayonnaise
Copper 0.05mg 0.019mg Fish sauce
Zinc 0.2mg 0.15mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 7mg 21mg Mayonnaise
Sodium 7851mg 635mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 12IU 65IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 4µg 16µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin E 0mg 3.28mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Mayonnaise
Manganese 0.233mg 0.007mg Fish sauce
Selenium 9.1µg 2.3µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.01mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.019mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B3 2.313mg 0mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.118mg 0.172mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0.008mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.12µg Fish sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 163µg Mayonnaise
Folate 51µg 5µg Fish sauce
Trans Fat 0.187g Fish sauce
Choline 13.2mg 34.2mg Mayonnaise
Saturated Fat 0.003g 11.703g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 16.843g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 44.69g Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg Mayonnaise
Threonine 0.055mg Mayonnaise
Isoleucine 0.065mg Mayonnaise
Leucine 0.095mg Mayonnaise
Lysine 0.072mg Mayonnaise
Methionine 0.035mg Mayonnaise
Phenylalanine 0.057mg Mayonnaise
Valine 0.074mg Mayonnaise
Histidine 0.026mg Mayonnaise
Fructose 0.05g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.005g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sauce Mayonnaise
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
41%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Fish sauce
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise contains less Sodium (difference - 7216mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.