Oyster Sauce
Processing Score
8.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1/10Poor
The processing score reflects 20 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
070670004745
We may earn a commission from Amazon purchases.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size16 g
Amount per serving
Calories
15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 630mg
27%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
12 listed · 4 flagged for reviewWATER, SUGAR, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), SALT, FOOD STARCH, PROTEIN EXTRACT (FISH PROTEIN [BONITO, OYSTER]), YEAST EXTRACT, WHEAT FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR, BISULFATE OF SODA, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Oyster Sauce scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Cooking Sauces, this product is more processed than about 45% of the 9,519 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Oyster Sauce's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
Ketzal for iPhone
Avoiding Wheat, Soy Or Fish?
This product lists wheat, soy, fish and more in its ingredients. Ketzal, our iPhone app, tracks these and other allergens and ingredients on your Avoid List. Download Ketzal to set up your own Avoid List and get an alert when a product you scan contains something on it.
Get Ketzal
Less Processed Alternatives
Same category, with lower Processing Scores.
100% Pure Ground Sesame Paste
1.08.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
100% Pure Sesame Paste
1.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
Chadalee Farms, Ground Horseradish
1.04.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Ginger Garlic Stir Fry Sauce, Ginger Garlic
Yai's Thai
1.03.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Similar Products
Same category, at a similar Processing level.
About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
Something wrong on this page? Let me know. If it's a product, you can also submit photos of its label using our mobile app, Ketzal.