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

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What are the main differences between alfredo sauce and oyster sauce?

  • Alfredo sauce is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin E, vitamin B1, and iron, yet oyster sauce is richer in copper.
  • Alfredo sauce's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 66% higher.

We used Sauce, alfredo mix, dry and Sauce, oyster, ready-to-serve types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 140% 22% 35% 21% 41% 178% 338% 7.3% 51%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 9.6% 4.8% 6.8% 49% 2.5% 9.4% 356% 6.9% 24%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1359.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +370.4%
Contains more IronIron +422.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1555.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1786.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +129.7%
~equal in Sodium ~2733mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.053mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 18% 37% 0% 39% 12% 39% 63% 31% 48% 16% 3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 2.5% 29% 28% 0.96% 3.7% 51% 0% 11% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +6425%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.41µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 36% 37% 2% 10%
Protein: 15.32 g
Fats: 36.35 g
Carbs: 36.52 g
Water: 2.05 g
Other: 9.76 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 ProteinProtein +1034.8%
Contains more FatsFats +14440%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +234.4%
Contains more OtherOther +30.5%
Contains more WaterWater +3802.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 39% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.61 g
24% 40% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.043 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.073 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.066 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18624.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12945.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfredo sauce Oyster sauce DV% diff.
Saturated fat 13.18g 0.043g 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.61g 0.066g 57%
Fats 36.35g 0.25g 56%
Phosphorus 415mg 22mg 56%
Calcium 467mg 32mg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 13.669g 0.073g 34%
Protein 15.32g 1.35g 28%
Calories 535kcal 51kcal 24%
Vitamin B5 1.044mg 0.016mg 21%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Zinc 1.49mg 0.09mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.84mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.01mg 12%
Iron 0.94mg 0.18mg 10%
Copper 0.064mg 0.147mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.134mg 0.016mg 9%
Selenium 9.3µg 4.4µg 9%
Carbs 36.52g 10.92g 9%
Fiber 2g 0.3g 7%
Magnesium 32mg 4mg 7%
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg 6%
Sodium 2590mg 2733mg 6%
Potassium 254mg 54mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.124mg 5%
Vitamin K 6.2µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.07mg 1.474mg 4%
Folate 4µg 15µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 0.41µg 1%
Choline 3.5mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 34.52g 10.62g N/A
Sugar 5.4g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.056mg 0.053mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfredo sauce Oyster sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Alfredo sauce
10%
Oyster sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Alfredo sauce
47%
Oyster sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oyster sauce
Oyster sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oyster sauce
Oyster sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oyster sauce
Oyster sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.137g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in minerals
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. Alfredo sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171603/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.