Oysters nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Oysters
| Glycemic index ⓘ Oysters can be considered as a 0 glycemic index food as it does not have carbs. Source: https://foodstruct.com/articles/glycemic-index-of-0-no-carb-foods | 0 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 102 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 5 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 3 oz (85 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 7.4 (acidic) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutrition-questionnaire-service-center/nutrient-tables-download-page/ | 0 mg |
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 94% of foods
Zinc ⓘHigher in Zinc content than 92% of foods
Vitamin B12 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B12 content than 86% of foods
Copper ⓘHigher in Copper content than 86% of foods
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 80% of foods
Oysters calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 102 | |
| Calories in 3 oz | 87 | 85 g |
| Calories in 6 medium | 43 | 42 g |
Oysters Glycemic index (GI)
Oysters can be considered as a 0 glycemic index food as it does not have carbs. Source: https://foodstruct.com/articles/glycemic-index-of-0-no-carb-foods
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
264IU of 5,000IU
5.3%
Vitamin E :
5.1mg of 15mg
34%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.11mg of 1mg
9%
Vitamin B2:
0.54mg of 1mg
42%
Vitamin B3:
5.6mg of 16mg
35%
Vitamin B5:
1.3mg of 5mg
27%
Vitamin B6:
0.18mg of 1mg
14%
Folate:
42µg of 400µg
11%
Vitamin B12:
53µg of 2µg
2188%
Choline:
390mg of 550mg
71%
Vitamin K:
6µg of 120µg
5%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 23%
11.4 g of 50 g
11.4 g (23% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 5%
3.4 g of 65 g
3.4 g (5% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 2%
5.5 g of 300 g
5.5 g (2% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
78.2 g of 2,000 g
78.2 g (4% of DV )
Other:
1.5 g
1.5 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
414mg of 280mg
148%
Threonine:
138mg of 1,050mg
13%
Isoleucine:
1377mg of 1,400mg
98%
Leucine:
2148mg of 2,730mg
79%
Lysine:
2286mg of 2,100mg
109%
Methionine:
771mg of 1,050mg
73%
Phenylalanine:
1239mg of 1,750mg
71%
Valine:
1569mg of 1,820mg
86%
Histidine:
660mg of 700mg
94%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.51 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.1 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0.9 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.2 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Oysters
Sugar:
1.2 g
Fiber:
0 g
Other:
4.2 g
All nutrients for Oysters per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% | 73% |
2.2 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 11g | 27% | 41% |
4 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 3.4g | 5% | 59% |
9.7 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Net carbs | 5.5g | N/A | 56% |
9.9 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 5.5g | 2% | 59% |
5.2 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% | 22% |
4.7 times less than Egg
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 35mg | 8% | 28% |
4 times less than Almond
|
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% | 20% |
1.1 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 139mg | 4% | 73% |
1.1 times less than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 9.2mg | 115% | 6% |
3.5 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 1.2g | N/A | 65% |
7.3 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Copper | 5.7mg | 634% | 14% |
40.2 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 79mg | 715% | 8% |
12.5 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Starch | 0.9g | 0% | 96% |
17 times less than Potato
|
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 28% | 40% |
1.1 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 166mg | 7% | 44% |
3 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 88IU | 2% | 44% |
189.8 times less than Carrot
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 26µg | 3% | 41% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.7mg | 11% | 41% |
1.2 times more than Kiwifruit
|
| Manganese | 0.59mg | 26% | 36% | |
| Selenium | 40µg | 72% | 24% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 3% | 79% |
7.4 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 14% | 51% |
1.4 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 1.9mg | 12% | 59% |
5.2 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 9% | 62% |
2.5 times less than Sunflower seed
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 5% | 75% |
2 times less than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 18µg | 729% | 14% |
25 times more than Pork
|
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | 65% |
50.8 times less than Broccoli
|
| Trans Fat | 0.07g | N/A | 65% |
219 times less than Margarine
|
| Folate | 14µg | 4% | 54% |
4.4 times less than Brussels sprout
|
| Saturated Fat | 0.95g | 5% | 62% |
6.2 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Choline | 130mg | 24% | 47% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.51g | N/A | 71% |
19.4 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.1g | N/A | 44% |
44.7 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0% | 73% |
2.2 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.05mg | 0% | 94% |
15.7 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.46mg | 0% | 75% |
2 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.72mg | 0% | 77% |
3.4 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.76mg | 0% | 73% |
1.7 times more than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.26mg | 0% | 73% |
2.7 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.41mg | 0% | 78% |
1.6 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.52mg | 0% | 75% |
3.9 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0% | 78% |
3.4 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Fructose | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.35g | N/A | 33% |
2 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.27g | N/A | 34% |
5.4 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.16g | N/A | 83% |
56.1 times less than Canola oil
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A | 39% |
8.5 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 90% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | N/A | 88% | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 93% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 80% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.06g | N/A | 99% |
202 times less than Almond
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 102
% Daily Value*
5.3%
Total Fat
3.4g
4.3%
Saturated Fat 0.95g
0
Trans Fat
0g
26%
Cholesterol 79mg
7.2%
Sodium 166mg
1.8%
Total Carbohydrate
5.5g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
11g
Vitamin D
2mcg
0.33%
Calcium
116mg
12%
Iron
9.2mg
115%
Potassium
139mg
4.1%
*
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.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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