Eastern Oyster · Crassostrea virginica
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Excellent nutrient density 61/100
How many beneficial nutrients Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist 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, wild, cooked, moist heat come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
22% from carbs
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Carbs 22%5.5 g per serving
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Fat 31%3.4 g per serving
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Protein 46%11.4 g per serving
What Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist 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).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- 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 | 5.5 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | |
| Starch | 0.9 g | — |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1.2 g | — |
| Fructose | 0.0 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 3.4 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 168.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 82.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 100.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 638.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 131.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 3.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 103.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 337.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 55.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Nervonic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 82.0 mg | — |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 163.0 mg | — |
| gamma-Linolenic Acid | 4.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 43.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 353.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 271.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11.4 g | |
| Histidine | 220.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 459.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 716.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 762.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 257.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 413.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 46.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 138.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 523.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 542.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 744.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 982.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 110.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 1,349.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 551.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 450.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 450.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 404.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 26.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 1.7 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 2.0 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.9 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 14.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 17.5 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.4 mg | |
| Choline | 130.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 116.0 mg | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | |
| Magnesium | 35.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 194.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 139.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 166.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 78.6 mg | |
| Copper | 5.7 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.6 mg | |
| Selenium | 39.5 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 79.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 1.5 g | — |
About Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist 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, wild, cooked, moist heat?
There are 102 calories in 100 g of Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat, or about 43 calories in 6 medium (42 g).
How much protein is in Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat?
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat contains 11.4 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat?
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat has 5.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat?
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat provides 3.4 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat a good source of?
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (729% DV), Zinc (715% DV), Copper (634% DV), Selenium (72% DV), Iron (51% DV) and Manganese (26% DV) and a good source of Phosphorus, Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3) and Vitamin E (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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