Fish Sauce vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Fish Sauce and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
fish sauce
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fish sauce and broccoli:
- Both broccoli and fish sauce are high in calcium and potassium.
- Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, fish sauce contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Broccoli and fish sauce contain similar amounts of calories - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and fish sauce has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fish sauce is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Fish sauce has a macronutrient ratio of 56:44:0 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fish Sauce | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 56% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 44% | 65% |
| Fat | ~ | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli and fish sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than fish sauce - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Broccoli and fish sauce contain similar amounts of sugar - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and fish sauce has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fish sauce has 79% more protein than broccoli - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and fish sauce are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 177 times more Vitamin C than fish sauce - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has 675% more Vitamin A than fish sauce - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fish sauce has 4ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Broccoli has more Vitamin E than fish sauce - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than fish sauce - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, fish sauce contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both fish sauce and broccoli contain significant amounts of folate.
| Fish Sauce | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.012 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 2.313 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.118 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 63 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both broccoli and fish sauce are high in calcium. Broccoli has a little more calcium (9%) than fish sauce by weight - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli and fish sauce contain similar amounts of iron - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.78mg of iron.
potassium
Both broccoli and fish sauce are high in potassium. Broccoli has a little more potassium (10%) than fish sauce by weight - broccoli has 316mg of potassium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 288mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, broccoli has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than fish sauce per 100 grams.
| Fish Sauce | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| DHA | 0.002 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| alpha linoleic acid | ~ | 0.0215 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.0215 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: Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does broccoli or fish sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Broccoli and fish sauce contain similar amounts of calories - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and fish sauce has 35 calories.
Is broccoli or fish sauce better for protein?
Fish sauce has 80% more protein than broccoli - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Does broccoli or fish sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli and fish sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or fish sauce contain more calcium?
Both broccoli and fish sauce are high in calcium. Broccoli has a little more calcium ( 10%) than fish sauce by weight - broccoli has 47mg of calcium in 100 grams and fish sauce has 43mg of calcium.
Does broccoli or fish sauce contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and fish sauce are high in potassium. Broccoli has a little more potassium ( 10%) than fish sauce by weight - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and fish sauce has 288mg of potassium.