Calories
45 kcal
2% of Daily kcal · low-calorie
Protein
1.2 g
2% RDI
Fat
0.2 g
0.1g sat fat
Carbs
9.5 g
3% RDI
Sugar
8 g
16% RDI
Fiber
0.2 g
1% RDI
Salt
4 g
80% RDI
Oyster Sauce, Reduced-Salt (Homemade)
Oyster Sauce, Reduced-Salt (Homemade) is a savory, umami-rich sauce commonly used in Chinese and Southeast Asian cooking to glaze, season or finish stir-fries and marinades. It’s known for a concentrated savory-sweet flavor that boosts depth in small amounts. Nutritionally, Oyster Sauce, Reduced-Salt (Homemade) is used sparingly but can be high in sodium — it contains about 4g of salt per 100g — while contributing small amounts of protein and trace micronutrients like vitamin B12, copper and selenium. From a health perspective, this type of sauce is valuable for flavor enhancement (so you can use less added fat or sugar), and it supplies some B12 and selenium; however, its high sodium content is the main consideration, so keeping portions small or swapping to lower-sodium alternatives can reduce salt intake.
Lactose free · Gluten free · Processed · ~1.20€/100g
Kinome Health Grade
C
Fair
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science
C · 5.7 / 10
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Frequently asked
Q.01Is Oyster Sauce, Reduced-Salt (Homemade) healthy?
Oyster Sauce, Reduced-Salt (Homemade) is rated moderate (Health Grade C) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.
Q.03What NOVA processing level is Oyster Sauce, Reduced-Salt (Homemade)?
Oyster Sauce, Reduced-Salt (Homemade) is NOVA 3 - Processed.
Q.05Is Oyster Sauce, Reduced-Salt (Homemade) lactose free?
Yes, Oyster Sauce, Reduced-Salt (Homemade) is lactose free.
Q.02What are the macros in Oyster Sauce, Reduced-Salt (Homemade)?
100g of Oyster Sauce, Reduced-Salt (Homemade) contains 45 kcal, 1.2g protein, 9.5g carbohydrates, 0.2g fat, and 0.2g fiber.
Q.04Is Oyster Sauce, Reduced-Salt (Homemade) gluten free?
Yes, Oyster Sauce, Reduced-Salt (Homemade) is gluten free.
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