Turkey vs. Fish Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Turkey 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
turkey
versus
fish sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in turkey and fish sauce:
- Both turkey and fish sauce are high in potassium.
- Fish sauce has 717.3 times less saturated fat than turkey.
- Fish sauce has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey.
- Fish sauce is a great source of calcium.
- Turkey has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, fish sauce contains more folate.
- Turkey is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) and Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Turkey is high in calories and fish sauce has 81% less calories than turkey - turkey has 189 calories per 100 grams and fish sauce has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, turkey is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to fish sauce per calorie. Turkey has a macronutrient ratio of 63:0:37 and for fish sauce, 59:41:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Turkey | Fish Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 63% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 41% |
| Fat | 37% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both turkey and fish sauce are low in carbohydrates - turkey has 0.06g of total carbs per 100 grams and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Turkey has less sugar than fish sauce - fish sauce has 3.6g of sugar per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Turkey is an excellent source of protein and it has 464% more protein than fish sauce - turkey has 28.6g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Fish sauce has 717.3 times less saturated fat than turkey - turkey has 2.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both turkey and fish sauce are low in trans fat - turkey has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Fish sauce has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey - turkey has 109mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fish sauce and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - fish sauce has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Turkey and fish sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - turkey has 12ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fish sauce has 4ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Turkey has more Vitamin D than fish sauce - turkey has 15iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Turkey and fish sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - turkey has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Turkey has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, fish sauce contains more folate. Both turkey and fish sauce contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Turkey | Fish Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.281 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 9.573 MG | 2.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.948 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616 MG | 0.396 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 51 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.02 UG | 0.48 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fish sauce is a great source of calcium and it has 207% more calcium than turkey - turkey has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Turkey and fish sauce contain similar amounts of iron - turkey has 1.1mg of iron per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.78mg of iron.
potassium
Both turkey and fish sauce are high in potassium. Fish sauce has 21% more potassium than turkey - turkey has 239mg of potassium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 288mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, turkey has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than fish sauce per 100 grams. Both turkey and fish sauce contain small amounts of DHA and EPA.
| Turkey | Fish Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.108 G | ~ |
| DHA | 0.005 G | 0.002 G |
| EPA | 0.008 G | 0.001 G |
| DPA | 0.008 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.129 G | 0.003 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 Turkey or Fish Sauce .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) and Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | 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% | 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 turkey or fish sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Turkey is high in calories and fish sauce has 80% less calories than turkey - turkey has 189 calories in 100g and fish sauce has 35 calories.
Is turkey or fish sauce better for protein?
Turkey is a fantastic source of protein and it has 460% more protein than fish sauce - turkey has 28.6g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Does turkey or fish sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both turkey and fish sauce are low in carbohydrates - turkey has 0.06g of carbs for 100g and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does turkey or fish sauce contain more potassium?
Both turkey and fish sauce are high in potassium. Fish sauce has 20% more potassium than turkey - turkey has 239mg of potassium in 100 grams and fish sauce has 288mg of potassium.