Pacific oyster

Pacific Oyster · Crassostrea gigas

Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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4%
81 kcal Calories
19%
9.5 g Protein
2%
5.0 g Carbs
3%
2.3 g Fat

Excellent nutrient density 62/100

How many beneficial nutrients Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, 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, Pacific, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, 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).

Vitamin B12667% Copper175% Zinc151% Selenium140% Iron28% Manganese28% Protein19% Riboflavin (B2)18% Niacin (B3)13% Phosphorus13% Pantothenic Acid (B5)10%

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.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate5.0 g
2%
Dietary Fiber0.0 g
0%
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat2.3 g
3%
Saturated Fat0.5 g
3%
Monounsaturated Fat0.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids32.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids32.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein9.5 g
19%
Histidine181.0 mg
Isoleucine411.0 mg
Leucine665.0 mg
Lysine706.0 mg
Methionine213.0 mg
Phenylalanine339.0 mg
Threonine407.0 mg
Tryptophan106.0 mg
Valine413.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)81.0 mcg
9%
Vitamin C8.0 mg
9%
Vitamin D~
Vitamin E~
Vitamin K~
Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg
6%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
18%
Niacin (B3)2.0 mg
13%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
3%
Folate (B9)10.0 mcg
3%
Vitamin B1216.0 mcg
667%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.5 mg
10%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium8.0 mg
1%
Iron5.1 mg
28%
Magnesium22.0 mg
5%
Phosphorus162.0 mg
13%
Potassium168.0 mg
4%
Sodium106.0 mg
5%
Zinc16.6 mg
151%
Copper1.6 mg
175%
Manganese0.6 mg
28%
Selenium77.0 mcg
140%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol50.0 mg
17%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g
Caffeine~
Theobromine~
Ash1.2 g

About Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, raw

The Pacific oyster is the large, deeply-cupped oyster farmed across much of the world, and it is generally plumper and milder than the Eastern (Atlantic) kind. Like all oysters, it is a filter-feeding bivalve whose flavor reflects the water it grows in — a quality the French call merroir — ranging from sweet and creamy to sharply briny.

Oysters are a genuine nutritional standout. This raw Pacific oyster has about 81 calories per 100 grams with a modest amount of protein and a little fat, but its real claim to fame is minerals: oysters are among the very richest natural sources of zinc, and they also deliver vitamin B12, copper, iron and selenium in concentrations few foods can match.

Oysters are traditionally eaten raw on the half shell with nothing more than lemon or a splash of vinegar, but they are also grilled, baked, fried or added to stews. One important caution: raw oysters can carry naturally occurring bacteria such as Vibrio, so people who are pregnant, elderly, very young or have weakened immune systems are advised to eat them thoroughly cooked rather than raw.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, raw?

There are 81 calories in 100 g of Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, raw, or about 41 calories in 1 medium (50 g).

How much protein is in Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, raw?

Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, raw contains 9.5 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, raw?

Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, raw has 5.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, raw?

Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, raw provides 2.3 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, raw a good source of?

Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (667% DV), Copper (175% DV), Zinc (151% DV), Selenium (140% DV), Iron (28% DV) and Manganese (28% DV) and a good source of Protein, Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Phosphorus and Pantothenic Acid (B5) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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