Chicken Breast vs. Fish Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chicken Breast 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
chicken breast
versus
fish sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken breast and fish sauce:
- Both chicken breast and fish sauce are high in potassium.
- Chicken breast has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, fish sauce contains more folate.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
- Fish sauce has 335.6 times less saturated fat than chicken breast.
- Fish sauce is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken breast is high in calories and fish sauce has 79% less calories than chicken breast - chicken breast has 165 calories per 100 grams and fish sauce has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken breast is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to fish sauce per calorie. Chicken breast has a macronutrient ratio of 79:0:21 and for fish sauce, 56:44:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Breast | Fish Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 79% | 56% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 44% |
| Fat | 21% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both fish sauce and chicken breast are low in carbohydrates - fish sauce has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken breast has less sugar than fish sauce - fish sauce has 3.6g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 513% more protein than fish sauce - chicken breast has 31g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Fish sauce has 335.6 times less saturated fat than chicken breast - chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Fish sauce has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fish sauce and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - fish sauce has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chicken breast and fish sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fish sauce has 4ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than fish sauce - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken breast and fish sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chicken breast and fish sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken breast has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, fish sauce contains more folate. Both chicken breast and fish sauce contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Chicken Breast | Fish Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.07 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 13.712 MG | 2.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.965 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.396 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 51 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34 UG | 0.48 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fish sauce is a great source of calcium and it has 187% more calcium than chicken breast - chicken breast has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken breast and fish sauce contain similar amounts of iron - chicken breast has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.78mg of iron.
potassium
Both chicken breast and fish sauce are high in potassium. Chicken breast is very similar to chicken breast for potassium - chicken breast has 256mg of potassium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 288mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken breast has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than fish sauce per 100 grams. Both chicken breast and fish sauce contain small amounts of EPA.
| Chicken Breast | Fish Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.03 G | ~ |
| DHA | 0.02 G | 0.002 G |
| EPA | 0.01 G | 0.001 G |
| DPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.07 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: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) .
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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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% | 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 chicken breast or fish sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken breast is high in calories and fish sauce has 80% less calories than chicken breast - chicken breast has 165 calories in 100g and fish sauce has 35 calories.
Is chicken breast or fish sauce better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 510% more protein than fish sauce - chicken breast has 31g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Does fish sauce or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both fish sauce and chicken breast are low in carbohydrates - fish sauce has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..
Does chicken breast or fish sauce contain more potassium?
Both chicken breast and fish sauce are high in potassium. Chicken breast is very similar to chicken breast for potassium - chicken breast has 256mg of potassium in 100 grams and fish sauce has 288mg of potassium.