Eastern Oyster · Crassostrea virginica

Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, cooked, dry heat

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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79 kcal Calories

14%

7.0 g Protein

7.3 g Carbs

2.1 g Fat

Excellent nutrient density 60/100

How many beneficial nutrients Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, cooked, dry heat delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, cooked, dry heat come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

79 kcal / serving

38% from carbs

Carbs 38%

7.3 g per serving
Fat 25%

2.1 g per serving
Protein 37%

7.0 g per serving

What Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, cooked, dry heat is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Vitamin B121013% Zinc410% Copper159% Selenium141% Iron43% Manganese18% Protein14% Thiamin (B1)11% Niacin (B3)11%

Full nutrition breakdown

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Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	7.3 g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.0 g	0%

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	2.1 g	3%
Saturated Fat	0.7 g	3%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.7 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	63.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	43.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	53.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	489.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	70.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	59.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	111.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	49.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	43.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	44.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	229.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	211.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	7.0 g	14%
Histidine	134.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	305.0 mg	—
Leucine	493.0 mg	—
Lysine	523.0 mg	—
Methionine	158.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	251.0 mg	—
Threonine	301.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	78.0 mg	—
Valine	306.0 mg	—
Alanine	423.0 mg	—
Arginine	511.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	675.0 mg	—
Cystine	92.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	952.0 mg	—
Glycine	438.0 mg	—
Proline	286.0 mg	—
Serine	314.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	224.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	19.0 mcg	2%
Vitamin C	6.0 mg	7%
Vitamin D	~	—
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg	11%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	4%
Niacin (B3)	1.8 mg	11%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	4%
Folate (B9)	24.0 mcg	6%
Vitamin B12	24.3 mcg	1013%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.2 mg	4%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	56.0 mg	4%
Iron	7.8 mg	43%
Magnesium	33.0 mg	8%
Phosphorus	115.0 mg	9%
Potassium	152.0 mg	3%
Sodium	163.0 mg	7%
Zinc	45.2 mg	410%
Copper	1.4 mg	159%
Manganese	0.4 mg	18%
Selenium	77.5 mcg	141%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	38.0 mg	13%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	1.7 g	—

About Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, cooked, dry heat

The eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica), also called the Atlantic or Virginia oyster, is an edible marine bivalve native to the eastern coasts of the Americas and the most widely farmed oyster in North America. Inside its rough, irregular gray shell is plump, glistening meat with a soft texture and a briny, mineral flavor that subtly reflects the waters where it grew. Oysters are very lean and remarkably nutrient-dense, ranking among the best food sources of zinc, along with vitamin B12, iron, copper, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids.

They are famously eaten raw on the half shell with a squeeze of lemon or a dab of mignonette, and they are also grilled, baked, fried, roasted, and simmered into stews and chowders. Buy oysters with tightly closed shells from a reputable source, keep them cold and cup-side down, and shuck them just before serving.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, cooked, dry heat?

There are 79 calories in 100 g of Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, cooked, dry heat, or about 47 calories in 6 medium (59 g).

How much protein is in Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, cooked, dry heat?

Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, cooked, dry heat contains 7.0 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, cooked, dry heat?

Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, cooked, dry heat has 7.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, cooked, dry heat?

Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, cooked, dry heat provides 2.1 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, cooked, dry heat a good source of?

Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, cooked, dry heat is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (1013% DV), Zinc (410% DV), Copper (159% DV), Selenium (141% DV) and Iron (43% DV) and a good source of Manganese, Protein, Thiamin (B1) and Niacin (B3) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.