Oyster sauce vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are oyster sauce and soy sauce different?
- Oyster sauce is higher in vitamin B12, copper, and selenium; however, soy sauce is richer in manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for soy sauce is 120% higher.
- Oyster sauce has less sodium.
Sauce, oyster, ready-to-serve and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) are the varieties used 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 CopperCopper | +241.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +780% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1750% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +705.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +705.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +866.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +654.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1820.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +230% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1756.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +825% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +422.9% |
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:
8.14 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
4.93 g
Water:
71.15 g
Other:
15.21 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +121.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +503% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +128% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +103.3% |
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
0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.263 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +298.5% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2733mg | 5493mg | 120% |
| Manganese | 0.053mg | 1.018mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 166mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.41µg | 0µg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 74mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.18mg | 1.45mg | 16% |
| Protein | 1.35g | 8.14g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.147mg | 0.043mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 435mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 0.148mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.87mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 0.5µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.016mg | 0.297mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.474mg | 2.196mg | 5% |
| Choline | 3.5mg | 18.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.165mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0.8g | 2% |
| Carbs | 10.92g | 4.93g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.066g | 0.263g | 1% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 53kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.25g | 0.57g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.62g | 4.13g | N/A |
| Calcium | 32mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Folate | 15µg | 14µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.043g | 0.073g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | 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
10%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
112%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oyster sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oyster sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 2760mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oyster sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oyster sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Oyster sauce is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.