Fish sauce vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fish sauce and tomato paste
- Fish sauce is higher in magnesium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6, yet tomato paste is higher in copper, vitamin E, iron, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
- Fish sauce covers your daily sodium needs 339% more than tomato paste.
- The amount of sodium in tomato paste is lower.
- The glycemic index of fish sauce is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.
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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 | +316.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +19.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +252.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +282.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +630% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +215% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1085.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.6% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4280% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +168.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +191.7% |
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:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +622.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +419.5% |
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Water
~73.5g
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
0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3250% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5233.3% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 7851mg | 59mg | 339% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.365mg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 175mg | 42mg | 32% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 4.3mg | 29% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 2.98mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 21.9mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 288mg | 1014mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.1g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.216mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 83mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 11.4µg | 10% |
| Folate | 51µg | 12µg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 76µg | 8% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Selenium | 9.1µg | 5.3µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.153mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.313mg | 3.076mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 3.64g | 18.91g | 5% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 38.5mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.233mg | 0.302mg | 3% |
| Calories | 35kcal | 82kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 0.01g | 0.47g | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.16g | 1% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 4.32g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 14.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.64g | 12.18g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.118mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.003g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.067g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.124mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 7792mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.