Fish Sauce vs. Spirulina
Nutrition comparison of Fish Sauce and Spirulina
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
fish sauce
versus
spirulina
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fish sauce and spirulina:
- Both spirulina and fish sauce are high in calcium and potassium.
- Fish sauce has 5.5 times less carbohydrates than spirulina.
- Fish sauce has 882.3 times less saturated fat than spirulina.
- Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, fish sauce contains more Vitamin B12.
- Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin C than fish sauce.
- Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin E than fish sauce.
- Spirulina is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spirulina is high in calories and fish sauce has 88% less calories than spirulina - spirulina has 290 calories per 100 grams and fish sauce has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fish sauce is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to spirulina for protein. Fish sauce has a macronutrient ratio of 56:44:0 and for spirulina, 59:25:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fish Sauce | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 56% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 44% | 25% |
| Fat | ~ | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fish sauce has 5.5 times less carbohydrates than spirulina - spirulina has 23.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spirulina is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than fish sauce - spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Spirulina and fish sauce contain similar amounts of sugar - spirulina has 3.1g of sugar per 100 grams and fish sauce has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than fish sauce - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Fish sauce has 882.3 times less saturated fat than spirulina - spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin C than fish sauce - spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spirulina has 625% more Vitamin A than fish sauce - spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fish sauce has 4ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin E than fish sauce - spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Spirulina has more Vitamin K than fish sauce - spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, fish sauce contains more Vitamin B12. Both fish sauce and spirulina contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Fish Sauce | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.012 MG | 2.38 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 3.67 MG |
| Niacin | 2.313 MG | 12.82 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.118 MG | 3.48 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396 MG | 0.364 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 94 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both spirulina and fish sauce are high in calcium. Spirulina has 179% more calcium than fish sauce - spirulina has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Spirulina is an excellent source of iron and it has 35 times more iron than fish sauce - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.78mg of iron.
potassium
Both spirulina and fish sauce are high in potassium. Spirulina has 373% more potassium than fish sauce - spirulina has 1363mg of potassium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 288mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, spirulina has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than fish sauce per 100 grams.
| Fish Sauce | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| DHA | 0.002 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| alpha linoleic acid | ~ | 0.823 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.823 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: Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does spirulina or fish sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Spirulina is high in calories and fish sauce has 90% less calories than spirulina - spirulina has 290 calories in 100g and fish sauce has 35 calories.
Is spirulina or fish sauce better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than fish sauce - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Does spirulina or fish sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fish sauce has 5.5 times fewer carbohydrates than spirulina - spirulina has 23.9g of carbs for 100g and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does spirulina or fish sauce contain more calcium?
Both spirulina and fish sauce are high in calcium. Spirulina has 180% more calcium than fish sauce - spirulina has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and fish sauce has 43mg of calcium.
Does spirulina or fish sauce contain more iron?
Spirulina is an abundant source of iron and it has 35 times more iron than fish sauce - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron in 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.78mg of iron.
Does spirulina or fish sauce contain more potassium?
Both spirulina and fish sauce are high in potassium. Spirulina has 370% more potassium than fish sauce - spirulina has 1363mg of potassium in 100 grams and fish sauce has 288mg of potassium.