Oysters nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat
Top nutrition facts for Oysters
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 43 kcal |
| 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) |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 2 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)
| Calories for different serving sizes of oysters | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 102 | |
| Calories in 6 medium | 43 | 42 g |
| Calories in 3 oz | 87 | 85 g |
| Calories for different varieties of oysters | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat (this food) | 102 | 100 g |
| Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, raw | 51 | 100 g |
| Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw | 59 | 100 g |
| Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, dry heat | 79 | 100 g |
| Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, cooked, dry heat | 79 | 100 g |
| Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, raw | 81 | 100 g |
| Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, cooked, moist heat | 163 | 100 g |
| Oyster breaded and fried | 199 | 100 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:
33µg of 900µg
3.6%
Vitamin E:
2.1mg of 15mg
14%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.05mg of 1mg
3.8%
Vitamin B2:
0.23mg of 1mg
17%
Vitamin B3:
2.3mg of 16mg
15%
Vitamin B5:
0.56mg of 5mg
11%
Vitamin B6:
0.08mg of 1mg
5.9%
Folate:
18µg of 400µg
4.4%
Vitamin B12:
22µg of 2µg
919%
Choline:
164mg of 550mg
30%
Vitamin K:
2.5µg of 120µg
2.1%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 10%
4.8 g of 50 g
4.8 g (10% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 2%
1.4 g of 65 g
1.4 g (2% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
2.3 g of 300 g
2.3 g (1% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
32.8 g of 2,000 g
32.8 g (2% of DV )
Other:
0.6 g
0.6 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
174mg of 280mg
62%
Threonine:
58mg of 1,050mg
5.5%
Isoleucine:
578mg of 1,400mg
41%
Leucine:
902mg of 2,730mg
33%
Lysine:
960mg of 2,100mg
46%
Methionine:
324mg of 1,050mg
31%
Phenylalanine:
520mg of 1,750mg
30%
Valine:
659mg of 1,820mg
36%
Histidine:
277mg of 700mg
40%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.44 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0.38 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.52 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Oysters
Sugar:
0.52 g
Fiber:
0 g
Other:
1.8 g
All nutrients for Oysters per selected serving size (6 medium - 42g)
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 1% | 41% | |
| Calories | 43kcal | 2% | 73% |
2.2 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 4.8g | 11% | 41% |
4 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 1.4g | 2% | 59% |
9.7 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Net carbs | 2.3g | N/A | 56% |
9.9 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 2.3g | 1% | 59% |
5.2 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% | 22% |
4.7 times less than Egg
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 15mg | 3% | 28% |
4 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% | 20% |
1.1 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 58mg | 2% | 73% |
1.1 times less than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 3.9mg | 48% | 6% |
3.5 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 0.52g | N/A | 65% |
7.3 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Copper | 2.4mg | 266% | 14% |
40.2 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 33mg | 300% | 8% |
12.5 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Starch | 0.38g | 0% | 96% |
17 times less than Potato
|
| Phosphorus | 81mg | 12% | 40% |
1.1 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 70mg | 3% | 44% |
3 times less than White bread
|
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | 41% |
1.2 times more than Kiwi
|
| Manganese | 0.25mg | 11% | 36% | |
| Selenium | 17µg | 30% | 24% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 1% | 79% |
7.4 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 6% | 51% |
1.4 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.78mg | 5% | 59% |
5.2 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 4% | 62% |
2.5 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 2% | 75% |
2 times less than Oats
|
| Vitamin B12 | 7.4µg | 306% | 14% |
25 times more than Pork
|
| Vitamin K | 0.84µg | 1% | 65% |
50.8 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 5.9µg | 1% | 54% |
4.4 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Trans fat | 0.03g | N/A | 65% |
219 times less than Margarine
|
| Saturated fat | 0.4g | 2% | 62% |
6.2 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Choline | 55mg | 10% | 47% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.21g | N/A | 71% |
19.4 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | N/A | 44% |
44.7 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | 73% |
2.2 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.02mg | 0% | 94% |
15.7 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.19mg | 0% | 75% |
2 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.3mg | 0% | 77% |
3.4 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.32mg | 0% | 73% |
1.7 times more than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | 73% |
2.7 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.17mg | 0% | 78% |
1.6 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | 75% |
3.9 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.09mg | 0% | 78% |
3.4 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Fructose | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.15g | N/A | 33% |
2 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.11g | N/A | 34% |
5.4 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.07g | N/A | 83% |
56.1 times less than Canola oil
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 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 | 0g | N/A | 93% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 80% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A | 99% |
202 times less than Almonds
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 43
% Daily Value*
2.2%
Total Fat
1.4g
1.8%
Saturated Fat 0.4g
0
Trans Fat
0g
11%
Cholesterol 33mg
3%
Sodium 70mg
0.76%
Total Carbohydrate
2.3g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
4.8g
Vitamin D
0.84mcg
0.11%
Calcium
49mg
4.9%
Iron
3.9mg
48%
Potassium
58mg
1.7%
*
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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