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Fish Sauce — per 100gC
Condiments & Sauces · #18 of 25

Fish Sauce

per 100g · Asian sauces

32/100C tier
Calories35
Protein5.1g
Fiber0g
Sodium785mg
Sugar3.6g

Graded C — 32 out of 100, #18 of 25 condiments & sauces. Low saturated fat carries the score (100/100); fiber drags it down (0/100).

The short version: It smells like feet and tastes like heaven.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 7850mg341%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 3.6g
Protein 5.1g10%
Iron 0.8mg4%
Vitamin C 0.5mg1%
Vitamin A 4mcg RAE0%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 32

Low saturated fat ×15100
Protein ×597
Low sugar ×2549
Fiber ×50
Micronutrients ×100
Low sodium ×400

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#18 of 25 in Condiments & Sauces. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Fish Sauce healthy?

It grades C — 32 out of 100, #18 of 25 condiments & sauces in our system. It smells like feet and tastes like heaven.

How many calories are in Fish Sauce?

35 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Fish Sauce calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.