Fish Sauce vs. Worcestershire Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Fish Sauce and Worcestershire Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
fish sauce
versus
worcestershire sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fish sauce and worcestershire sauce:
- Both worcestershire sauce and fish sauce are high in calcium and potassium.
- Fish sauce has 4.2 times less carbohydrates than worcestershire sauce.
- Fish sauce has 55% less calories than worcestershire sauce.
- Fish sauce has 64% less sugar than worcestershire sauce.
- Worcestershire sauce has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, fish sauce contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Worcestershire sauce is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Worcestershire sauce is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) and Worcestershire Sauce (Sauce, worcestershire) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Fish sauce has 55% less calories than worcestershire sauce - worcestershire sauce has 77 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 similar to worcestershire sauce for fat. Fish sauce has a macronutrient ratio of 56:44:0 and for worcestershire sauce, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fish Sauce | Worcestershire Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 56% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 44% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fish sauce has 4.2 times less carbohydrates than worcestershire sauce - worcestershire sauce has 19.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Fish sauce has 64% less sugar than worcestershire sauce - worcestershire sauce has 10g of sugar per 100 grams and fish sauce has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fish sauce has more protein than worcestershire sauce - fish sauce has 5.1g of protein per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Both fish sauce and worcestershire sauce are low in saturated fat - fish sauce has 0g of saturated fat per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Worcestershire sauce is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 25 times more Vitamin C than fish sauce - worcestershire sauce has 13mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Worcestershire sauce and fish sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - worcestershire sauce has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fish sauce has 4ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Worcestershire sauce and fish sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - worcestershire sauce has 0.08mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Worcestershire sauce and fish sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - worcestershire sauce has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Worcestershire sauce has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, fish sauce contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Fish Sauce | Worcestershire Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.012 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 2.313 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.118 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 51 UG | 8 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both worcestershire sauce and fish sauce are high in calcium. Worcestershire sauce has 149% more calcium than fish sauce - worcestershire sauce has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Worcestershire sauce is an excellent source of iron and it has 579% more iron than fish sauce - worcestershire sauce has 5.3mg of iron per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.78mg of iron.
potassium
Both worcestershire sauce and fish sauce are high in potassium. Worcestershire sauce has 178% more potassium than fish sauce - worcestershire sauce has 800mg 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: Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) and Worcestershire Sauce (Sauce, worcestershire) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 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% | sodium | 5% |
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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% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 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 worcestershire sauce or fish sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Fish sauce has 60% less calories than worcestershire sauce - worcestershire sauce has 77 calories in 100g and fish sauce has 35 calories.
Is fish sauce or worcestershire sauce better for protein?
Fish sauce has more protein than worcestershire sauce - fish sauce has 5.1g of protein per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Does worcestershire sauce or fish sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fish sauce has 4.2 times fewer carbohydrates than worcestershire sauce - worcestershire sauce has 19.2g of carbs for 100g and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does worcestershire sauce or fish sauce contain more calcium?
Both worcestershire sauce and fish sauce are high in calcium. Worcestershire sauce has 150% more calcium than fish sauce - worcestershire sauce has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and fish sauce has 43mg of calcium.
Does worcestershire sauce or fish sauce contain more iron?
Worcestershire sauce is an abundant source of iron and it has 580% more iron than fish sauce - worcestershire sauce has 5.3mg of iron in 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.78mg of iron.
Does worcestershire sauce or fish sauce contain more potassium?
Both worcestershire sauce and fish sauce are high in potassium. Worcestershire sauce has 180% more potassium than fish sauce - worcestershire sauce has 800mg of potassium in 100 grams and fish sauce has 288mg of potassium.