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Icing vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are icing and fish sauce different?

  • Icing is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin K; however, fish sauce is richer in magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for fish sauce is 333% higher.
  • Fish sauce has less saturated fat.
  • Fish sauce has a lower glycemic index (0) than icing (51).

Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 125% 13% 25% 29% 17% 5.5% 3% 1024% 30% 50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +747.1%
Contains more IronIron +387.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +185.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9000%

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.
Icing
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 1.3% 0% 0% 3% 13% 43% 7.1% 91% 60% 0% 38% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +429.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +951.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +537.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +473.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +162200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1765.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +371.6%
Contains more OtherOther +2396.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
38% 25% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.003 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +242900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +264933.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Icing Fish sauce
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Fish sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 184mg 7851mg 333%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0.003g 53%
Magnesium 1mg 175mg 41%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.396mg 30%
Fats 16.23g 0.01g 25%
Carbs 67.89g 3.64g 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Calories 418kcal 35kcal 19%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.057mg 19%
Selenium 0.1µg 9.1µg 16%
Saturated fat 2.974g 0.003g 14%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 2.313mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.86g 0.002g 12%
Folate 8µg 51µg 11%
Vitamin K 13µg 0µg 11%
Manganese 0mg 0.233mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0mg 10%
Protein 0g 5.06g 10%
Iron 0.16mg 0.78mg 8%
Potassium 34mg 288mg 7%
Copper 0mg 0.05mg 6%
Calcium 3mg 43mg 4%
Phosphorus 18mg 7mg 2%
Choline 2.3mg 13.2mg 2%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.118mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 67.89g 3.64g N/A
Sugar 63.1g 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.012mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
12%
Icing
20%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 7667mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.971g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/nutrients
  2. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/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.