Calories in Fish sauce
Generic food Beans and Legumes
Fish sauce contains 35 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (16 g) provides about 6 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from protein, with 42% from carbohydrates and 0.3% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
100 g provides 42% of the Daily Value for magnesium, 23% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 20% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 35 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.003 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 7,850 mg | 341% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 3.6 g | |
| Protein C | 5.1 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A C | 4 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.5 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.012 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.057 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.3 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.4 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) C | 51 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.48 µg | 20% |
| Choline C | 13.2 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 43 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 0.78 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 175 mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus C | 7 mg | 0.6% |
| Potassium C | 288 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.05 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 9.1 µg | 17% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 58%
- Carbohydrates 42%
- Fat 0.3%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein per 100 kcal14.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water71.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.003 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 4 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 71.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 51 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soy milk, unfortified | 54 | 3.3 g | 6.3 g | 1.8 g |
| Soymilk (all flavors), nonfat, with added calcium, vitamins A and D | 28 | 2.5 g | 4.1 g | 0.04 g |
| SILK Light Vanilla, soymilk | 33 | 2.5 g | 4.1 g | 0.82 g |
| Soymilk, original and vanilla, with added calcium, vitamins A and D | 43 | 2.6 g | 4.9 g | 1.5 g |
| Soymilk, original and vanilla, light, with added calcium, vitamins A and D | 30 | 2.4 g | 3.5 g | 0.77 g |
| SILK Light Plain, soymilk | 29 | 2.5 g | 3.3 g | 0.82 g |
| SILK Plain, soymilk | 41 | 2.9 g | 3.3 g | 1.7 g |
| SILK Vanilla, soymilk | 41 | 2.5 g | 4.1 g | 1.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in fish sauce?
100 g of fish sauce has 35 kcal. 1 tablespoon (16 g): about 6 kcal.
How much protein is in fish sauce?
Fish sauce contains 5.1 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.81 g in 1 tablespoon (16 g). About 58% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in fish sauce?
Fish sauce has 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 3.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in fish sauce?
Fish sauce contains 0.01 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.003 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does fish sauce contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are magnesium (42% DV), Vitamin B6 (23% DV), Vitamin B12 (20% DV), selenium (17% DV) and Niacin (B3) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in fish sauce?
100 g contains 7,850 mg of sodium, 341% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706457. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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