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

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What are the differences between Worcestershire sauce and Oyster sauce?

  • Worcestershire sauce is higher in Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C, Calcium, Copper, and Phosphorus, yet Oyster sauce is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Oyster sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 76% more.
  • Worcestershire sauce has 130 times more Vitamin C than Oyster sauce. While Worcestershire sauce has 13mg of Vitamin C, Oyster sauce has only 0.1mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Worcestershire sauce is lower.

We used Sauce, worcestershire and Sauce, oyster, ready-to-serve 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 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%
Contains more Selenium +780%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 199% 10% 26% 71% 128% 6% 67% 0% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 7% 3% 10% 5% 357% 3% 49% 7% 24%
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%
Contains more Selenium +780%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +12900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.124
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +12900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.124

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Worcestershire sauce Oyster 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
10%
Worcestershire sauce
11%
Oyster sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Worcestershire sauce
47%
Oyster 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. Worcestershire sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171610/nutrients
  2. Oyster sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174529/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.