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

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

  • Oyster sauce is richer in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet barbecue sauce is richer in iron, vitamin E, and potassium.
  • Oyster sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 74% higher.
  • Barbecue sauce contains less sodium.

We used Sauce, oyster, ready-to-serve and Sauce, barbecue 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 2.9% 9.6% 4.8% 6.8% 49% 2.5% 9.4% 356% 6.9% 24%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +238.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +329.6%
Contains more IronIron +255.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +137.7%
~equal in Calcium ~33mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~20mg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 2.5% 29% 28% 0.96% 3.7% 51% 0% 11% 1.9%
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 2% 3.7% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +925%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +102.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 80% 7%
Protein: 1.35 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 10.92 g
Water: 80 g
Other: 7.48 g
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.6%
Contains more WaterWater +46.2%
Contains more OtherOther +143.6%
Contains more FatsFats +152%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +273.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 40% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.043 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.073 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.066 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.101 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.045g

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 Barbecue sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oyster sauce Barbecue sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 2733mg 1027mg 74%
Fructose 14.17g 18%
Vitamin B12 0.41µg 0µg 17%
Carbs 10.92g 40.77g 10%
Copper 0.147mg 0.072mg 8%
Calories 51kcal 172kcal 6%
Iron 0.18mg 0.64mg 6%
Selenium 4.4µg 1.3µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.075mg 5%
Potassium 54mg 232mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.474mg 0.597mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.056mg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.8mg 5%
Folate 15µg 2µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.016mg 0.164mg 3%
Manganese 0.053mg 0.126mg 3%
Fiber 0.3g 0.9g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Magnesium 4mg 13mg 2%
Fats 0.25g 0.63g 1%
Protein 1.35g 0.82g 1%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.023mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.6mg 1%
Choline 3.5mg 7.1mg 1%
Net carbs 10.62g 39.87g N/A
Calcium 32mg 33mg 0%
Sugar 0g 33.24g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Phosphorus 22mg 20mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.043g 0.045g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.073g 0.082g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.066g 0.101g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oyster sauce Barbecue 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
10%
Oyster sauce
7%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Oyster sauce
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oyster sauce
Oyster sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oyster sauce
Oyster sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1706mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.