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Oyster sauce
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 51 kcal —
- Protein 1.4 g 3%
- Carbohydrate 11 g 4%
- Fat 0.3 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0.3 g 1%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 2733 mg 119%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.01 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.12 mg 10%
- Niacin (B3) 1.5 mg 9%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.02 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg 1%
- Folate (B9) 15 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0.41 µg 17%
- Choline 3.5 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 32 mg 2%
- Iron 0.18 mg 1%
- Magnesium 4 mg 1%
- Phosphorus 22 mg 2%
- Potassium 54 mg 1%
- Zinc 0.09 mg 1%
- Copper 0.15 mg 16%
- Manganese 0.05 mg 2%
- Selenium 4.4 µg 8%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 51 | 1.4 g | 11 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 18 g | 9 | 0.2 g | 1.9 g | 0 g |
| 2 × tbsp | 36 g | 18 | 0.5 g | 3.8 g | 0.1 g |
| ½ × tbsp | 9 g | 5 | 0.1 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| 3 × tbsp | 54 g | 28 | 0.7 g | 5.7 g | 0.1 g |
| 4 × tbsp | 72 g | 37 | 1 g | 7.6 g | 0.2 g |
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- Worcestershire sauce77 kcal / 100 g
- Oyster stew soupcanned, condensed48 kcal / 100 g
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- Fish sauceready-to-serve35 kcal / 100 g
- Hoisin sauceready-to-serve220 kcal / 100 g
- Salsa sauceready-to-serve29 kcal / 100 g
- Teriyaki sauceready-to-serve89 kcal / 100 g
- Duck sauceready-to-serve245 kcal / 100 g
- Cheese sauceready-to-serve174 kcal / 100 g
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Questions about Oyster sauce
How much oyster sauce should you add to a stir-fry?
Start with about a tablespoon for a meal for two, then taste before adding more: oyster sauce is concentrated and salty. Stir it in near the end so it coats the ingredients without burning.
When should you add oyster sauce while cooking?
For a stir-fry, add it in the last minute or two, often loosened with a splash of water or stock. For a longer-cooked sauce or braise, it can go in earlier and deepen the savoury flavour.
What goes well with oyster sauce?
It is a classic seasoning for beef with broccoli, chow mein and many Chinese-style vegetable or noodle stir-fries. It also works with mushrooms, greens such as pak choi, and fried rice.
How should you store oyster sauce after opening?
Keep the bottle tightly closed in the fridge after opening, and use a clean spoon rather than dipping one that has touched other food into it. Follow the storage and use-by instructions on the bottle.
What can you use instead of oyster sauce?
For a similar savoury-sweet effect without oysters, use vegetarian mushroom stir-fry sauce. Soy sauce with a little sugar can work in a pinch, but it is thinner and lacks oyster sauce’s rounded, earthy flavour.
Is oyster sauce suitable for vegetarians or vegans?
Traditional oyster sauce is made with oysters, so it is not vegetarian or vegan. Look for a clearly labelled mushroom-based vegetarian alternative instead.
Can you eat oyster sauce if you have a shellfish allergy?
No: traditional oyster sauce contains oyster, a shellfish, and can trigger an allergic reaction. Avoid it if you have a shellfish allergy; a mushroom-based alternative is an option only if its ingredients are safe for you.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174529 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
