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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 from Fish sauce is 341% higher.
  • Wasabi has less Sodium.

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 Calcium +197.7%
Contains more Iron +32.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1042.9%
Contains more Potassium +97.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +710%
Contains more Copper +210%
Contains more Manganese +67.8%
Contains more Magnesium +153.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 39% 50% 35% 51% 3% 45% 52% 51% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 126% 3% 26% 1025% 6% 17% 31% 50%
Contains more Calcium +197.7%
Contains more Iron +32.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1042.9%
Contains more Potassium +97.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +710%
Contains more Copper +210%
Contains more Manganese +67.8%
Contains more Magnesium +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.
Wasabi
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Contains more Vitamin A +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +8280%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +991.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.5%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
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 3% 0% 0% 140% 33% 27% 14% 13% 64% 14% 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 A +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +8280%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +991.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.5%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +6200%
Contains more Carbs +546.7%
Contains more Other +953.1%
Equal in Protein - 5.06
Equal in Water - 71.07
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 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 +6200%
Contains more Carbs +546.7%
Contains more Other +953.1%
Equal in Protein - 5.06
Equal in Water - 71.07

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wasabi Fish sauce Opinion
Net carbs 15.74g 3.64g Wasabi
Protein 4.8g 5.06g Fish sauce
Fats 0.63g 0.01g Wasabi
Carbs 23.54g 3.64g Wasabi
Calories 109kcal 35kcal Wasabi
Sugar 3.64g Wasabi
Fiber 7.8g 0g Wasabi
Calcium 128mg 43mg Wasabi
Iron 1.03mg 0.78mg Wasabi
Magnesium 69mg 175mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 80mg 7mg Wasabi
Potassium 568mg 288mg Wasabi
Sodium 17mg 7851mg Wasabi
Zinc 1.62mg 0.2mg Wasabi
Copper 0.155mg 0.05mg Wasabi
Manganese 0.391mg 0.233mg Wasabi
Selenium 9.1µg Fish sauce
Vitamin A 35IU 12IU Wasabi
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 4µg Fish sauce
Vitamin C 41.9mg 0.5mg Wasabi
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 0.012mg Wasabi
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.057mg Wasabi
Vitamin B3 0.743mg 2.313mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.118mg Wasabi
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.396mg Fish sauce
Folate 18µg 51µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Fish sauce
Saturated Fat 0.003g Wasabi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Fish sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g Fish sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wasabi 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
25%
Wasabi
22%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Wasabi
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 7834mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.