Fish sauce vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between fish sauce and spaghetti
- Fish sauce has more magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, folate, and potassium; however, spaghetti is richer in selenium, phosphorus, and fiber.
- Fish sauce covers your daily sodium needs 341% more than spaghetti.
- Spaghetti contains less sodium.
- Spaghetti has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of spaghetti is 49, while the glycemic index of fish sauce is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.
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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 | +872.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +514.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +554.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +155% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +728.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +190.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +185% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +478.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +708.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +628.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +106.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
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:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +7121.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +747.8% |
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
0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6450% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10766.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 7851mg | 1mg | 341% |
| Magnesium | 175mg | 18mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 9.1µg | 26.4µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.049mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.313mg | 0.4mg | 12% |
| Folate | 51µg | 7µg | 11% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Carbs | 3.64g | 30.86g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 58mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 288mg | 44mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Calories | 35kcal | 158kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.233mg | 0.322mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.326g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.003g | 0.176g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 5.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.01g | 0.93g | 1% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 6.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.64g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.118mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.131g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | 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
20%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 7850mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.173g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
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.