Fish sauce vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fish sauce and tamarind
- Fish sauce has more vitamin B6, vitamin B12, magnesium, and selenium, while tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, fiber, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Fish sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 340% higher.
- The amount of sodium in tamarind is lower.
- Fish sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fish sauce is 0, while the glycemic index of tamarind is 23.
The food types used in this comparison are Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Tamarinds, raw.
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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 | +90.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +259% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1514.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +264.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +53.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +126.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +648.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1617% |
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
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8950% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1866.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 7851mg | 28mg | 340% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.428mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.066mg | 25% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 2.8mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 0g | 5.1g | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Carbs | 3.64g | 62.5g | 20% |
| Magnesium | 175mg | 92mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 113mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 9.1µg | 1.3µg | 14% |
| Calories | 35kcal | 239kcal | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.233mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 288mg | 628mg | 10% |
| Folate | 51µg | 14µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.152mg | 7% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 2.8g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.086mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 74mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 3.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.313mg | 1.938mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.01g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.003g | 0.272g | 1% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 8.6mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.118mg | 0.143mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.64g | 38.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.181g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.059g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | 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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 7823mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.269g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $3)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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