Wasabi vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wasabi and fish sauce different?
- Wasabi is higher in vitamin C, fiber, zinc, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, fish sauce is richer in magnesium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for fish sauce is 341% higher.
- Wasabi has less sodium.
- Fish sauce has a lower glycemic index (0) than wasabi (41).
Wasabi, root, raw and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve are the varieties 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 | +197.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +32.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +210% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +710% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1042.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +67.8% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +153.6% |
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 | +8280% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +991.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +211.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +183.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 17mg | 7851mg | 341% |
Vitamin C | 41.9mg | 0.5mg | 46% |
Fiber | 7.8g | 0g | 31% |
Magnesium | 69mg | 175mg | 25% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.48µg | 20% |
Selenium | 9.1µg | 17% | |
Zinc | 1.62mg | 0.2mg | 13% |
Copper | 0.155mg | 0.05mg | 12% |
Phosphorus | 80mg | 7mg | 10% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.743mg | 2.313mg | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.131mg | 0.012mg | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.274mg | 0.396mg | 9% |
Calcium | 128mg | 43mg | 9% |
Folate | 18µg | 51µg | 8% |
Potassium | 568mg | 288mg | 8% |
Manganese | 0.391mg | 0.233mg | 7% |
Carbs | 23.54g | 3.64g | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.057mg | 4% |
Calories | 109kcal | 35kcal | 4% |
Iron | 1.03mg | 0.78mg | 3% |
Choline | 13.2mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.118mg | 2% |
Protein | 4.8g | 5.06g | 1% |
Fats | 0.63g | 0.01g | 1% |
Net carbs | 15.74g | 3.64g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.64g | N/A | |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 4µg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.003g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.63 g
Carbs:
23.54 g
Water:
69.11 g
Other:
1.92 g
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
3.64 g
Water:
71.07 g
Other:
20.22 g
Contains more FatsFats | +6200% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +546.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +953.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~5.06g
~equal in
Water
~71.07g