Eastern Oyster · Crassostrea virginica
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Excellent nutrient density 61/100
How many beneficial nutrients Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, raw 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, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
22% from carbs
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Carbs 22%2.7 g per serving
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Fat 31%1.7 g per serving
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Protein 47%5.7 g per serving
What Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, raw 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 | 2.7 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | |
| Starch | 0.5 g | — |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.6 g | — |
| Fructose | 0.0 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 84.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 41.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 50.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 319.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 66.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 52.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 168.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 28.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Nervonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 41.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 22.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 177.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 136.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5.7 g | |
| Histidine | 110.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 229.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 358.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 381.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 129.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 207.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 23.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 69.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 262.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 271.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 372.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 491.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 55.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 675.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 275.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 225.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 225.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 202.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 13.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.9 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 1.0 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.9 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 7.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.8 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.2 mg | |
| Choline | 65.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 59.0 mg | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | |
| Magnesium | 18.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 97.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 156.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 85.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 39.3 mg | |
| Copper | 2.9 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | |
| Selenium | 19.7 mcg | |
| Fluoride | 40.5 mcg | — |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 40.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.8 g | — |
About Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, raw
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, raw?
There are 51 calories in 100 g of Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, raw, or about 43 calories in 6 medium (84 g).
How much protein is in Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, raw?
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, raw contains 5.7 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, raw?
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, raw has 2.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, raw?
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, raw provides 1.7 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, raw a good source of?
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (365% DV), Zinc (357% DV), Copper (318% DV), Selenium (36% DV) and Iron (26% DV) and a good source of Manganese, Choline and Protein (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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