Fish sauce vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between fish sauce and yam
- Fish sauce has more magnesium, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, yam is richer in vitamin C, fiber, potassium, copper, and vitamin B1.
- Fish sauce covers your daily sodium needs 341% more than yam.
- Yam contains less sodium.
- Yam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of yam is 51, while the glycemic index of fish sauce is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Yam, 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 | +733.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +152.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +183.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +256% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +685.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +78.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +319% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +121.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3320% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +166.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25% |
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:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
27.88 g
Water:
69.6 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +230.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2365.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +665.9% |
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Water
~69.6g
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
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2433.3% |
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 Sodium |
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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 | 9mg | 341% |
| Magnesium | 175mg | 21mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 17.1mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.1g | 16% |
| Potassium | 288mg | 816mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 9.1µg | 0.7µg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.178mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.313mg | 0.552mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.293mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.112mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 3.64g | 27.88g | 8% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 1.53g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 55mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.233mg | 0.397mg | 7% |
| Folate | 51µg | 23µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.118mg | 0.314mg | 4% |
| Calories | 35kcal | 118kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.032mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 16.5mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.01g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.64g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.003g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.076g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 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
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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 7842mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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