Fish Sauce vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Fish Sauce and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
fish sauce
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fish sauce and carrots:
- Both carrots and fish sauce are high in potassium.
- Carrot has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, fish sauce contains more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Fish sauce is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Carrots and fish sauce contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 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 carrots per calorie. Fish sauce has a macronutrient ratio of 59:41:0 and for carrots, 8:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fish Sauce | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 59% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 41% | 88% |
| Fat | ~ | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrots and fish sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in carrots are made of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch, whereas the carbs in fish sauce comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than fish sauce - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Carrots and fish sauce contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and fish sauce has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fish sauce has 444% more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrots and fish sauce are low in saturated fat - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has 10 times more Vitamin C than fish sauce - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 207 times more Vitamin A than fish sauce - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fish sauce has 4ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Carrot has more Vitamin E than fish sauce - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than fish sauce - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, fish sauce contains more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both fish sauce and carrots contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Fish Sauce | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.012 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 2.313 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.118 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Fish sauce is a great source of calcium and it has 30% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Fish sauce has 160% more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.78mg of iron.
potassium
Both carrots and fish sauce are high in potassium. Carrot has 11% more potassium than fish sauce - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 288mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids,
| Fish Sauce | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| DHA | 0.002 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| alpha linoleic acid | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.002 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Fish Sauce or Carrots .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does carrots or fish sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrots and fish sauce contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and fish sauce has 35 calories.
Is carrots or fish sauce better for protein?
Fish sauce has 440% more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Does carrots or fish sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrots and fish sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in carrots are made of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch, whereas the carbs in fish sauce comprise of 100% sugar.
Does carrots or fish sauce contain more potassium?
Both carrots and fish sauce are high in potassium. Carrot has 10% more potassium than fish sauce - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and fish sauce has 288mg of potassium.