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Ketchup vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ketchup and Fish sauce

  • Ketchup is richer in Vitamin E, and Vitamin B2, yet Fish sauce is richer in Magnesium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Fish sauce is 302% higher.
  • Ketchup contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Catsup and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 4.5% 25% 13% 28% 4.6% 11% 118% 11% 3.8%
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 CopperCopper +70%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1246.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +186.7%
Contains more IronIron +122.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +177.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1200%
~equal in Potassium ~288mg

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.
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 14% 32% 29% 0% 2.8% 38% 27% 2.8% 36% 0% 7.5% 6.8% 6.8%
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% 0.72% 0% 0% 3% 13% 43% 7.1% 91% 60% 0% 38% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +720%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4291.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +191.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +466.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.012mg
~equal in Choline ~13.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 69% 3%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 27.4 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 2.95 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 +900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +652.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +386.5%
Contains more OtherOther +585.4%
~equal in Water ~71.07g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 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 +650%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1266.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ketchup Fish sauce Opinion
Calories 101kcal 35kcal Ketchup
Protein 1.04g 5.06g Fish sauce
Fats 0.1g 0.01g Ketchup
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0.5mg Ketchup
Net carbs 27.1g 3.64g Ketchup
Carbs 27.4g 3.64g Ketchup
Magnesium 13mg 175mg Fish sauce
Calcium 15mg 43mg Fish sauce
Potassium 281mg 288mg Fish sauce
Iron 0.35mg 0.78mg Fish sauce
Sugar 21.27g 3.64g Fish sauce
Fiber 0.3g 0g Ketchup
Copper 0.085mg 0.05mg Ketchup
Zinc 0.17mg 0.2mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 26mg 7mg Ketchup
Sodium 907mg 7851mg Ketchup
Vitamin A 527IU 12IU Ketchup
Vitamin A 26µg 4µg Ketchup
Vitamin E 1.46mg 0mg Ketchup
Manganese 0.084mg 0.233mg Fish sauce
Selenium 0.7µg 9.1µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.012mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.057mg Ketchup
Vitamin B3 1.434mg 2.313mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.047mg 0.118mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.396mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Fish sauce
Vitamin K 3µg 0µg Ketchup
Folate 9µg 51µg Fish sauce
Choline 12.5mg 13.2mg Fish sauce
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.003g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.002g Ketchup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.003g Ketchup
Tryptophan 0.005mg Ketchup
Threonine 0.019mg Ketchup
Isoleucine 0.014mg Ketchup
Leucine 0.021mg Ketchup
Lysine 0.023mg Ketchup
Methionine 0.005mg Ketchup
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Ketchup
Valine 0.014mg Ketchup
Histidine 0.013mg Ketchup
Fructose 8.72g Ketchup
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Fish sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ketchup 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
16%
Ketchup
20%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ketchup
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ketchup
Ketchup contains less Sodium (difference - 6944mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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.

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. Ketchup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168556/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.