Nutritional Values of Oyster Sauce

Oyster sauce can be used for a variety of purposes including marinades, dipping sauces and stir fry seasonings. It is typically used to flavor Asian inspired dishes. This sauce usually contains some combination of oyster juice, brine and soy sauce. It may also contain coloring, sugar, starch and salt. Oyster sauce is used more for flavoring than any nutritional content, but understanding some of the nutritional data about oyster sauce can help you to determine how it fits in with your diet.

Calories

• Depending on the manufacturer, 1 tbsp. of oyster sauce typically contains between 8 and 10 calories.

Cholesterol and Fiber

• Oyster sauce contains no cholesterol or fiber. It also contains little to no fat of any kind.

Sodium

• One tbsp. of oyster sauce contains between 250 and 500 milligrams of sodium, depending on the brand.

Nutrients

• Oyster sauce may contain very small amounts of copper and iron but does not contain any other vitamins or nutrients.

Sugar

• There are about 2 grams of sugar and 3 grams of total carbohydrates in a single tbsp. of oyster sauce.