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Fish sauce vs. Soy milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fish sauce and Soy milk different?

  • Fish sauce is higher in Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Selenium, however, Soy milk is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Fish sauce is 339% higher.
  • Soy milk has less Sodium.

Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified 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 Calcium +72%
Contains more Iron +21.9%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Potassium +144.1%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +89.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +642.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +156%
Equal in Manganese - 0.223
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 8% 24% 18% 23% 11% 7% 4% 43% 30% 27%
Contains more Calcium +72%
Contains more Iron +21.9%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Potassium +144.1%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +89.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +642.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +156%
Equal in Manganese - 0.223

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 A +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +350.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +414.3%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 15% 16% 10% 23% 18% 14% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +350.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +414.3%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +54.7%
Contains more Other +3010.8%
Contains more Fats +17400%
Contains more Carbs +72.5%
Contains more Water +23.9%
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
3% 2% 6% 88%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 6.28 g
Water: 88.05 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +54.7%
Contains more Other +3010.8%
Contains more Fats +17400%
Contains more Carbs +72.5%
Contains more Water +23.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31933.3%
38% 25% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
13% 26% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.961 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31933.3%

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 Soy milk
Lower in Sodium 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sauce Soy milk Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 5.68g Soy milk
Protein 5.06g 3.27g Fish sauce
Fats 0.01g 1.75g Soy milk
Carbs 3.64g 6.28g Soy milk
Calories 35kcal 54kcal Soy milk
Sugar 3.64g 3.99g Fish sauce
Fiber 0g 0.6g Soy milk
Calcium 43mg 25mg Fish sauce
Iron 0.78mg 0.64mg Fish sauce
Magnesium 175mg 25mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 7mg 52mg Soy milk
Potassium 288mg 118mg Fish sauce
Sodium 7851mg 51mg Soy milk
Zinc 0.2mg 0.12mg Fish sauce
Copper 0.05mg 0.128mg Soy milk
Manganese 0.233mg 0.223mg Fish sauce
Selenium 9.1µg 4.8µg Fish sauce
Vitamin A 12IU 3IU Fish sauce
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Fish sauce
Vitamin E 0mg 0.11mg Soy milk
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.06mg Soy milk
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.069mg Soy milk
Vitamin B3 2.313mg 0.513mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.118mg 0.373mg Soy milk
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0.077mg Fish sauce
Folate 51µg 18µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Fish sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 3µg Soy milk
Tryptophan 0.038mg Soy milk
Threonine 0.108mg Soy milk
Isoleucine 0.114mg Soy milk
Leucine 0.186mg Soy milk
Lysine 0.131mg Soy milk
Methionine 0.027mg Soy milk
Phenylalanine 0.113mg Soy milk
Valine 0.117mg Soy milk
Histidine 0.061mg Soy milk
Saturated Fat 0.003g 0.205g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.401g Soy milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.961g Soy milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sauce Soy milk
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
9%
Soy milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Fish sauce
19%
Soy milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soy milk
Soy milk contains less Sodium (difference - 7800mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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)
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. Soy milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172446/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.