Pomegranate Juice vs. Fish Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Pomegranate Juice and Fish Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pomegranate juice
versus
fish sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pomegranate juice and fish sauce:
- Both pomegranate juice and fish sauce are high in potassium.
- Fish sauce has 71% less sugar than pomegranate juice.
- Fish sauce has 72% less carbohydrates than pomegranate juice.
- Fish sauce has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, pomegranate juice contains more pantothenic acid.
- Fish sauce is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) and Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pomegranate juice and fish sauce contain similar amounts of calories - pomegranate juice has 54 calories per 100 grams and fish sauce has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pomegranate juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to fish sauce per calorie. Pomegranate juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:94:5 and for fish sauce, 56:44:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pomegranate Juice | Fish Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 56% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 44% |
| Fat | 5% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fish sauce has 72% less carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pomegranate juice are made of 99% sugar and 1% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in fish sauce comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Pomegranate juice and fish sauce contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - pomegranate juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Fish sauce has 71% less sugar than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 12.7g of sugar per 100 grams and fish sauce has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fish sauce has 32 times more protein than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pomegranate juice and fish sauce are low in saturated fat - pomegranate juice has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pomegranate juice and fish sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fish sauce and pomegranate juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fish sauce has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pomegranate juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pomegranate juice has more Vitamin E than fish sauce - pomegranate juice has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pomegranate juice has more Vitamin K than fish sauce - pomegranate juice has 10.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Fish sauce has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, pomegranate juice contains more pantothenic acid. Both pomegranate juice and fish sauce contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Pomegranate Juice | Fish Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.233 MG | 2.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.285 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.396 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 51 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.48 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fish sauce is a great source of calcium and it has 291% more calcium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Fish sauce has 680% more iron than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.78mg of iron.
potassium
Both pomegranate juice and fish sauce are high in potassium. Fish sauce has 35% more potassium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 214mg of potassium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 288mg of potassium.
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: Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) and Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) .
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 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% | 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% | manganese | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pomegranate juice or fish sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Pomegranate juice and fish sauce contain similar amounts of calories - pomegranate juice has 54 calories in 100g and fish sauce has 35 calories.
Is pomegranate juice or fish sauce better for protein?
Fish sauce has 32 times more protein than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Does pomegranate juice or fish sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fish sauce has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pomegranate juice are made of 100% sugar and 0% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in fish sauce comprise of 100% sugar.
Does pomegranate juice or fish sauce contain more potassium?
Both pomegranate juice and fish sauce are high in potassium. Fish sauce has 40% more potassium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 214mg of potassium in 100 grams and fish sauce has 288mg of potassium.