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Margarine vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Margarine and Fish sauce?

  • Margarine is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , while Fish sauce is higher in Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Fish sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 341% higher.
  • Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve types in this comparison.

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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.
Margarine
Margarine
1
:
9
Fish sauce
Fish sauce
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +5733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +1500%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Margarine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Fish sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 126% 3% 26% 1025% 6% 17% 31% 50%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +5733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +1500%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Margarine
Margarine
3
:
8
Fish sauce
Fish sauce
Contains more Vitamin A +29708.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9956.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4300%
Contains more Folate +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +380%
Margarine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Fish sauce
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +29708.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9956.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4300%
Contains more Folate +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +380%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Margarine
Margarine
1
:
4
Fish sauce
Fish sauce
Contains more Fats +807000%
Contains more Protein +3062.5%
Contains more Carbs +420%
Contains more Water +330.2%
Contains more Other +958.6%
Margarine
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Fish sauce
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 Fats +807000%
Contains more Protein +3062.5%
Contains more Carbs +420%
Contains more Water +330.2%
Contains more Other +958.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Margarine
Margarine
2
:
1
Fish sauce
Fish sauce
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1943750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +809966.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Margarine
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Fish sauce
38% 25% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1943750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +809966.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Margarine Fish sauce
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 Margarine Fish sauce Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 3.64g Fish sauce
Protein 0.16g 5.06g Fish sauce
Fats 80.71g 0.01g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 3.64g Fish sauce
Calories 717kcal 35kcal Margarine
Sugar 0g 3.64g Margarine
Calcium 3mg 43mg Fish sauce
Iron 0.06mg 0.78mg Fish sauce
Magnesium 3mg 175mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 5mg 7mg Fish sauce
Potassium 18mg 288mg Fish sauce
Sodium 2mg 7851mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 0.2mg Fish sauce
Copper 0mg 0.05mg Fish sauce
Manganese 0.233mg Fish sauce
Selenium 0µg 9.1µg Fish sauce
Vitamin A 3577IU 12IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 4µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.5mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.012mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.057mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 2.313mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.118mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.396mg Fish sauce
Folate 1µg 51µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.48µg Fish sauce
Vitamin K 93µg 0µg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Fish sauce
Saturated Fat 15.189g 0.003g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 0.002g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.003g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Margarine Fish sauce
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
55%
Margarine
22%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 7849mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.186g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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?
?
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.