Wakame vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wakame and fish sauce different?
- Wakame has more manganese, folate, copper, iron, and vitamin B2; however, fish sauce is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B12, magnesium, and selenium.
- Fish sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 303% more than wakame.
- Wakame has 6 times more manganese than fish sauce. Wakame has 1.4mg of manganese, while fish sauce has 0.233mg.
- Wakame contains less sodium.
Seaweed, wakame, raw and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +248.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +179.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +468% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +90% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1042.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +500.9% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +476% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1200% |
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 CVitamin C | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +350% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +303.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +490.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +284.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19700% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.03 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
9.14 g
Water:
79.99 g
Other:
7.2 g
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
3.64 g
Water:
71.07 g
Other:
20.22 g
Contains more FatsFats | +6300% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +151.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +12.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +67% |
Contains more OtherOther | +180.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.218 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 | +2800% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7166.7% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Sodium | 872mg | 7851mg | 303% |
Manganese | 1.4mg | 0.233mg | 51% |
Folate | 196µg | 51µg | 36% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.396mg | 30% |
Copper | 0.284mg | 0.05mg | 26% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.48µg | 20% |
Iron | 2.18mg | 0.78mg | 18% |
Magnesium | 107mg | 175mg | 16% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 9.1µg | 15% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.057mg | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg | 0.118mg | 12% |
Calcium | 150mg | 43mg | 11% |
Phosphorus | 80mg | 7mg | 10% |
Potassium | 50mg | 288mg | 7% |
Vitamin E | 1mg | 0mg | 7% |
Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 0µg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.012mg | 4% |
Protein | 3.03g | 5.06g | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 2.313mg | 4% |
Vitamin C | 3mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
Fiber | 0.5g | 0g | 2% |
Carbs | 9.14g | 3.64g | 2% |
Vitamin A | 18µg | 4µg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.003g | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.218g | 0.003g | 1% |
Calories | 45kcal | 35kcal | 1% |
Fats | 0.64g | 0.01g | 1% |
Net carbs | 8.64g | 3.64g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.65g | 3.64g | N/A |
Choline | 13.9mg | 13.2mg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.002g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.165mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.209mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
26%

20%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%

132%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Wakame contains less Sodium (difference - 6979mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.127g)
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.