Oyster sauce vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between oyster sauce and fish sauce
- Oyster sauce is higher in copper, yet fish sauce is higher in magnesium, vitamin B6, folate, selenium, manganese, iron, potassium, and vitamin B3.
- Fish sauce covers your daily sodium needs 223% more than oyster sauce.
- Oyster sauce contains 3 times more copper than fish sauce. While oyster sauce contains 0.147mg of copper, fish sauce contains only 0.05mg.
- The amount of sodium in oyster sauce is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Sauce, oyster, ready-to-serve and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve.
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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 CopperCopper | +194% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +214.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +4275% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +433.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +333.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +339.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +106.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +117.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +637.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +17.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +240% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +277.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.35 g
Fats:
0.25 g
Carbs:
10.92 g
Water:
80 g
Other:
7.48 g
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
3.64 g
Water:
71.07 g
Other:
20.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +200% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +274.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +170.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.043 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.073 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.066 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.003 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3550% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2100% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2733mg | 7851mg | 223% |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 175mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 0.396mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.147mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Folate | 15µg | 51µg | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 9.1µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.053mg | 0.233mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.18mg | 0.78mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 288mg | 7% |
| Protein | 1.35g | 5.06g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.474mg | 2.313mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.057mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.41µg | 0.48µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 10.92g | 3.64g | 2% |
| Choline | 3.5mg | 13.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.016mg | 0.118mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0g | 1% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 35kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.25g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.62g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.043g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.066g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oyster sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oyster sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 5118mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oyster sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)