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Fish sauce vs. Vegetable oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fish sauce and Vegetable oil

  • Fish sauce is richer in Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Vegetable oil is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Fish sauce is 341% higher.
  • Vegetable oil contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Oil, corn, peanut, and olive.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 0% 296% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 53%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +999900%
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +999900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2401550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1101000%
38% 25% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
15% 50% 35%
Saturated Fat: 14.367 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 48.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 33.033 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2401550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1101000%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sauce Vegetable oil Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 0g Fish sauce
Protein 5.06g 0g Fish sauce
Fats 0.01g 100g Vegetable oil
Carbs 3.64g 0g Fish sauce
Calories 35kcal 884kcal Vegetable oil
Sugar 3.64g 0g Vegetable oil
Calcium 43mg 0mg Fish sauce
Iron 0.78mg 0.13mg Fish sauce
Magnesium 175mg 0mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 7mg 0mg Fish sauce
Potassium 288mg 0mg Fish sauce
Sodium 7851mg 0mg Vegetable oil
Zinc 0.2mg 0.02mg Fish sauce
Copper 0.05mg 0mg Fish sauce
Manganese 0.233mg 0mg Fish sauce
Selenium 9.1µg 0µg Fish sauce
Vitamin A 12IU 0IU Fish sauce
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Fish sauce
Vitamin E 0mg 14.78mg Vegetable oil
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B3 2.313mg 0mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.118mg 0mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0mg Fish sauce
Folate 51µg 0µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Fish sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 21µg Vegetable oil
Saturated Fat 0.003g 14.367g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 48.033g Vegetable oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 33.033g Vegetable oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sauce Vegetable oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
29%
Vegetable oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Fish sauce
1%
Vegetable oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil contains less Sodium (difference - 7851mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.364g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sauce
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Vegetable oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167737/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.