Food guide

Bottled Fish Sauce

Bottled Fish Sauce is a widely eaten fish or shellfish, usually served with grain or vegetables.

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Bottled Fish Sauce, a nutrient-dense seafood food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of bottled fish sauce for fair comparison. Typical serving: 15 g (1 tbsp) — 35 kcal per 15 g serving.

Nutrition information for Bottled Fish Sauce
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (15 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	233 kcal	35 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	34 g	5.1 g	14.6 g
Carbohydrate	24 g	3.6 g	10.3 g
Fat	0 g	0 g	0 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of bottled fish sauce, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Bottled Fish Sauce
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (15 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	4 µg	0.6 µg	<1%
Vitamin C	0.5 mg	0.075 mg	<1%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin K	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Thiamin	0.012 mg	0.002 mg	1%
Riboflavin	0.057 mg	0.009 mg	4%
Niacin	2.3 mg	0.35 mg	14%
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg	0.06 mg	24%
Folate	51 µg	7.7 µg	13%
Vitamin B12	0.48 µg	0.072 µg	20%
Pantothenic acid	0.12 mg	0.018 mg	2%
Choline	13.2 mg	2 mg	2%
Minerals
Calcium	43 mg	6.5 mg	3%
Iron	0.78 mg	0.12 mg	4%
Magnesium	175 mg	26.3 mg	42%
Phosphorus	7 mg	1.1 mg	<1%
Potassium	288 mg	43.2 mg	6%
Sodium	7851 mg	1178 mg	341%
Zinc	0.2 mg	0.03 mg	2%
Selenium	9.1 µg	1.4 µg	17%
Copper	0.05 mg	0.008 mg	6%
Manganese	0.23 mg	0.035 mg	10%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat bottled fish sauce?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Bottled Fish Sauce is a widely eaten fish or shellfish, usually served with grain or vegetables.

How to include it

Cook to a safe temperature and serve with vegetables or a whole grain.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Lemon.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.