Soy sauce vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
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.
- Soy sauce has a higher glycemic index than fish sauce.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 PotassiumPotassium | +51% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +335% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2271.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +336.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +136.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +189.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +151.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +167.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +264.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.14 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
4.93 g
Water:
71.15 g
Other:
15.21 g
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
3.64 g
Water:
71.07 g
Other:
20.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.9% |
~equal in
Water
~71.07g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.263 g
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 | +4300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8666.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 5493mg | 7851mg | 103% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.233mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 175mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 7mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.48µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.396mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 9.1µg | 16% |
| Folate | 14µg | 51µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.057mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 0.78mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Protein | 8.14g | 5.06g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.118mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 288mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.012mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 0.003g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 2.313mg | 1% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 13.2mg | 1% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 35kcal | 1% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 0.01g | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.93g | 3.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.13g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
132%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soy sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 2358mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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.