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Tomato paste vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tomato paste and Fish sauce

  • Tomato paste is higher in Copper, Vitamin E , Iron, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Fiber, yet Fish sauce is higher in Magnesium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Fish sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 339% more than Tomato paste.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tomato paste is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added 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 +282.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1085.7%
Contains more Potassium +252.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +215%
Contains more Copper +630%
Contains more Manganese +29.6%
Contains more Calcium +19.4%
Contains more Magnesium +316.7%
Contains more Selenium +71.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 126% 3% 26% 1025% 6% 17% 31% 50%
Contains more Iron +282.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1085.7%
Contains more Potassium +252.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +215%
Contains more Copper +630%
Contains more Manganese +29.6%
Contains more Calcium +19.4%
Contains more Magnesium +316.7%
Contains more Selenium +71.7%

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 A +12608.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4280%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 86% 0% 73% 15% 36% 58% 9% 50% 9% 0% 29%
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 +12608.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4280%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +4600%
Contains more Carbs +419.5%
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Other +622.1%
Equal in Water - 71.07
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 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 Fats +4600%
Contains more Carbs +419.5%
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Other +622.1%
Equal in Water - 71.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5233.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
38% 25% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5233.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Fish sauce Opinion
Net carbs 14.81g 3.64g Tomato paste
Protein 4.32g 5.06g Fish sauce
Fats 0.47g 0.01g Tomato paste
Carbs 18.91g 3.64g Tomato paste
Calories 82kcal 35kcal Tomato paste
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g 3.64g Fish sauce
Fiber 4.1g 0g Tomato paste
Calcium 36mg 43mg Fish sauce
Iron 2.98mg 0.78mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 42mg 175mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 83mg 7mg Tomato paste
Potassium 1014mg 288mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 7851mg Tomato paste
Zinc 0.63mg 0.2mg Tomato paste
Copper 0.365mg 0.05mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.302mg 0.233mg Tomato paste
Selenium 5.3µg 9.1µg Fish sauce
Vitamin A 1525IU 12IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 4µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 4.3mg 0mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 21.9mg 0.5mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.012mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.057mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 2.313mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 0.118mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.396mg Fish sauce
Folate 12µg 51µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Fish sauce
Vitamin K 11.4µg 0µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.031mg Tomato paste
Threonine 0.133mg Tomato paste
Isoleucine 0.089mg Tomato paste
Leucine 0.124mg Tomato paste
Lysine 0.134mg Tomato paste
Methionine 0.027mg Tomato paste
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Tomato paste
Valine 0.088mg Tomato paste
Histidine 0.071mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.1g 0.003g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 0.002g Tomato paste
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.003g Tomato paste

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste 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
38%
Tomato paste
22%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 7792mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 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.

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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.