Boiled Egg vs. Fish Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Fish Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
fish sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and fish sauce:
- Both boiled egg and fish sauce are high in calcium.
- Boiled egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, fish sauce contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and Vitamin D.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
- Fish sauce has 1088 times less saturated fat than boiled egg.
- Fish sauce is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Boiled egg is high in calories and fish sauce has 77% less calories than boiled egg - boiled egg has 155 calories per 100 grams and fish sauce has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to fish sauce per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:63 and for fish sauce, 56:44:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Fish Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 56% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 44% |
| Fat | 63% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both boiled egg and fish sauce are low in carbohydrates - boiled egg has 1.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in boiled egg and fish sauce are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Boiled egg and fish sauce contain similar amounts of sugar - boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and fish sauce has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 149% more protein than fish sauce - boiled egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Fish sauce has 1088 times less saturated fat than boiled egg - boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and fish sauce has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fish sauce and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - fish sauce has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 36 times more Vitamin A than fish sauce - boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fish sauce has 4ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than fish sauce - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Boiled egg has more Vitamin E than fish sauce - boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Boiled egg and fish sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Boiled egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, fish sauce contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both boiled egg and fish sauce contain significant amounts of folate.
| Boiled Egg | Fish Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 2.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.396 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 51 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | 0.48 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both boiled egg and fish sauce are high in calcium. Boiled egg has 16% more calcium than fish sauce - boiled egg has 50mg of calcium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Boiled egg has 53% more iron than fish sauce - boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.78mg of iron.
potassium
Fish sauce is a great source of potassium and it has 129% more potassium than boiled egg - boiled egg has 126mg of potassium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 288mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than fish sauce per 100 grams. Both boiled egg and fish sauce contain small amounts of EPA.
| Boiled Egg | Fish Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | ~ |
| DHA | 0.038 G | 0.002 G |
| EPA | 0.005 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.003 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) .
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does boiled egg or fish sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Boiled egg is high in calories and fish sauce has 80% less calories than boiled egg - boiled egg has 155 calories in 100g and fish sauce has 35 calories.
Is boiled egg or fish sauce better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 150% more protein than fish sauce - boiled egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Does boiled egg or fish sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both boiled egg and fish sauce are low in carbohydrates - boiled egg has 1.1g of carbs for 100g and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in boiled egg and fish sauce are both made of 100% sugar.
Does boiled egg or fish sauce contain more calcium?
Both boiled egg and fish sauce are high in calcium. Boiled egg has 20% more calcium than fish sauce - boiled egg has 50mg of calcium in 100 grams and fish sauce has 43mg of calcium.