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Oyster sauce vs. Worcestershire sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Oyster sauce and Worcestershire sauce?

  • Oyster sauce is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Worcestershire sauce is higher in Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C, Calcium, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Oyster sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 76% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Worcestershire sauce is lower.

We used Sauce, oyster, ready-to-serve and Sauce, worcestershire types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Selenium +780%
Contains more Calcium +234.4%
Contains more Iron +2844.4%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.7%
Contains more Potassium +1381.5%
Contains less Sodium -64.1%
Contains more Zinc +111.1%
Contains more Copper +36.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 7% 3% 10% 5% 357% 3% 49% 7% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 199% 10% 26% 71% 128% 6% 67% 0% 3%
Contains more Selenium +780%
Contains more Calcium +234.4%
Contains more Iron +2844.4%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.7%
Contains more Potassium +1381.5%
Contains less Sodium -64.1%
Contains more Zinc +111.1%
Contains more Copper +36.1%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +12900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.13
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 3% 29% 28% 1% 4% 12% 52% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 2% 0% 44% 18% 30% 14% 0% 0% 6% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +12900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +274%
Contains more Carbs +78.2%
Equal in Water - 78.54
11% 80% 7%
Protein: 1.35 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 10.92 g
Water: 80 g
Other: 7.48 g
19% 79% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 19.46 g
Water: 78.54 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +274%
Contains more Carbs +78.2%
Equal in Water - 78.54

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oyster sauce Worcestershire sauce
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oyster sauce Worcestershire sauce Opinion
Net carbs 10.62g 19.46g Worcestershire sauce
Protein 1.35g 0g Oyster sauce
Fats 0.25g 0g Oyster sauce
Carbs 10.92g 19.46g Worcestershire sauce
Calories 51kcal 78kcal Worcestershire sauce
Sugar 0g 10.03g Oyster sauce
Fiber 0.3g 0g Oyster sauce
Calcium 32mg 107mg Worcestershire sauce
Iron 0.18mg 5.3mg Worcestershire sauce
Magnesium 4mg 13mg Worcestershire sauce
Phosphorus 22mg 60mg Worcestershire sauce
Potassium 54mg 800mg Worcestershire sauce
Sodium 2733mg 980mg Worcestershire sauce
Zinc 0.09mg 0.19mg Worcestershire sauce
Copper 0.147mg 0.2mg Worcestershire sauce
Manganese 0.053mg Oyster sauce
Selenium 4.4µg 0.5µg Oyster sauce
Vitamin A 0IU 79IU Worcestershire sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Worcestershire sauce
Vitamin E 0mg 0.08mg Worcestershire sauce
Vitamin C 0.1mg 13mg Worcestershire sauce
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.07mg Worcestershire sauce
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.13mg Worcestershire sauce
Vitamin B3 1.474mg 0.7mg Oyster sauce
Vitamin B5 0.016mg Oyster sauce
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0mg Oyster sauce
Folate 15µg 8µg Oyster sauce
Vitamin B12 0.41µg 0µg Oyster sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 1µg Worcestershire sauce
Saturated Fat 0.043g 0g Worcestershire sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Oyster sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Oyster sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.073g 0g Oyster sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.066g 0g Oyster sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Oyster sauce Worcestershire sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Oyster sauce
10%
Worcestershire sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Oyster sauce
54%
Worcestershire sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Worcestershire sauce
Worcestershire sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1753mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Worcestershire sauce
Worcestershire sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Worcestershire sauce
Worcestershire sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oyster sauce
Oyster sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.03g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Oyster sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174529/nutrients
  2. Worcestershire sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171610/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.