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Broth vs. Oyster sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between broth and oyster sauce?

  • Broth is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B5, yet oyster sauce is richer in copper.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 919% higher.
  • Broth has 80 times more saturated fat than oyster sauce. Broth has 3.43g of saturated fat, while oyster sauce has 0.043g.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 +1300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +484.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +472.2%
Contains more IronIron +472.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +654.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +183%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +536.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.09mg

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.
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +246.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more FolateFolate +113.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +3174.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +36.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 +1134.1%
Contains more FatsFats +5452%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.9%
Contains more OtherOther +557.5%
Contains more WaterWater +3424.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 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 +7242.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6687.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Oyster sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 2733mg 919%
Selenium 28µg 4.4µg 43%
Protein 16.66g 1.35g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.066g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.124mg 24%
Phosphorus 166mg 22mg 21%
Fats 13.88g 0.25g 21%
Choline 114.6mg 3.5mg 20%
Calcium 187mg 32mg 16%
Copper 0mg 0.147mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.043g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.073g 13%
Magnesium 56mg 4mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.016mg 12%
Calories 267kcal 51kcal 11%
Iron 1.03mg 0.18mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.01mg 8%
Potassium 309mg 54mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.016mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.474mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.41µg 5%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.053mg 4%
Folate 32µg 15µg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0mg 3%
Carbs 18.01g 10.92g 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.1mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 10.62g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0g N/A
Zinc 0.09mg 0.09mg 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
Broth Oyster sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
28%
Broth
10%
Oyster sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
47%
Oyster sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oyster sauce
Oyster sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oyster sauce
Oyster sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oyster sauce
Oyster sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 21142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oyster sauce
Oyster sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.387g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oyster sauce
Oyster sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.