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Soy sauce vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Soy sauce and Fish sauce

  • Soy sauce has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Fish sauce has more Magnesium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Folate.
  • Fish sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 103% more.
  • Soy sauce has 24 times more Phosphorus than Fish sauce. Soy sauce has 166mg of Phosphorus, while Fish sauce has 7mg.
  • Soy sauce is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) 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.
Contains more Iron +85.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +2271.4%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +335%
Contains more Manganese +336.9%
Contains more Calcium +30.3%
Contains more Magnesium +136.5%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +1720%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 53% 72% 39% 717% 24% 15% 133% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 126% 3% 26% 1025% 6% 17% 31% 50%
Contains more Iron +85.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +2271.4%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +335%
Contains more Manganese +336.9%
Contains more Calcium +30.3%
Contains more Magnesium +136.5%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +1720%

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 B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.6%
Contains more Folate +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.313
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 9% 39% 42% 18% 35% 11% 0% 0%
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 B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.6%
Contains more Folate +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.313

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +60.9%
Contains more Fats +5600%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +32.9%
Equal in Water - 71.07
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 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 Protein +60.9%
Contains more Fats +5600%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +32.9%
Equal in Water - 71.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8666.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.263 g
38% 25% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8666.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy sauce Fish sauce Opinion
Net carbs 4.13g 3.64g Soy sauce
Protein 8.14g 5.06g Soy sauce
Fats 0.57g 0.01g Soy sauce
Carbs 4.93g 3.64g Soy sauce
Calories 53kcal 35kcal Soy sauce
Sugar 0.4g 3.64g Soy sauce
Fiber 0.8g 0g Soy sauce
Calcium 33mg 43mg Fish sauce
Iron 1.45mg 0.78mg Soy sauce
Magnesium 74mg 175mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 166mg 7mg Soy sauce
Potassium 435mg 288mg Soy sauce
Sodium 5493mg 7851mg Soy sauce
Zinc 0.87mg 0.2mg Soy sauce
Copper 0.043mg 0.05mg Fish sauce
Manganese 1.018mg 0.233mg Soy sauce
Selenium 0.5µg 9.1µg Fish sauce
Vitamin A 0IU 12IU Fish sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Fish sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.012mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.057mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B3 2.196mg 2.313mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.118mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B6 0.148mg 0.396mg Fish sauce
Folate 14µg 51µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Fish sauce
Tryptophan 0.096mg Soy sauce
Threonine 0.271mg Soy sauce
Isoleucine 0.318mg Soy sauce
Leucine 0.537mg Soy sauce
Lysine 0.381mg Soy sauce
Methionine 0.097mg Soy sauce
Phenylalanine 0.353mg Soy sauce
Valine 0.332mg Soy sauce
Histidine 0.174mg Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 0.073g 0.003g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.002g Soy sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.263g 0.003g Soy sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soy sauce Fish sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Soy sauce
22%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
Soy sauce
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 2358mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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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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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.