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Nutritional Profile of Raw Oysters - Care Omnia Nutrition

We got 47 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Oysters.

Nutrient content compared to all foods

When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks sky-high (Top 25) for one nutrient:

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks notably well (Top 100) for one additional nutrient:

Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category

A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Finfish and Shellfish Products) shows that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 10) for one nutrient:

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for three additional nutrients:

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Table of Contents

Nutrient Content Of Raw Oysters

The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.

Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.

After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.

Macronutrient profile of Raw Oysters

Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.

In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.

Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Oysters

2.7%
1.7%
5.7%
89%
Carbs
Fats
Protein
Water

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!

Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Oysters

Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.

All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.

If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.

Nutrient Profile: Raw Oysters

In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products

Carbohydrates (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Carbohydrates, by difference
2.7 g
771.1 mg
89
2250
Sugars (Total incl. NLEA)
620 mg
175.8 mg
25
1614
Fatty Acids (4)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated
253 mg
71.7 mg
374
2602
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated
528 mg
149.7 mg
304
1987
Fatty Acids, total saturated
474 mg
134.4 mg
298
2349
Total Lipid (Fat)
1.7 g
484.8 mg
327
1577
Saturated Fats (4)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Lauric Acid (12:0)
1 mg
0.3 mg
48
709
Myristic Acid (14:0)
50 mg
14.2 mg
215
1100
Palmitic Acid (16:0)
319 mg
90.4 mg
297
1961
Stearic Acid (18:0)
66 mg
18.7 mg
319
1625
Monounsaturated Fats (4)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Erucic Acid (22:1)
1 mg
0.3 mg
147
210
Oleic Acid (18:1)
168 mg
47.6 mg
357
2646
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1)
52 mg
14.7 mg
282
931
Paullinic Acid (20:1)
28 mg
7.9 mg
230
446
Polyunsaturated Fats (7)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3)
136 mg
38.6 mg
242
289
Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3)
10 mg
2.8 mg
158
187
Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3)
177 mg
50.2 mg
145
174
Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4)
22 mg
6.2 mg
146
272
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)
41 mg
11.6 mg
312
2353
Linolenic Acid (18:3)
84 mg
23.8 mg
178
872
Parinaric Acid (18:4)
48 mg
13.6 mg
98
117
Protein (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Protein
5.7 g
1.6 g
180
1049
Water-soluble Vitamins (8)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Folate, DFE
7 µg
2 µg
55
448
Folate, food
7 µg
2 µg
42
282
Folate, total
7 µg
2 µg
46
387
Niacin
925 µg
262.2 µg
356
1640
Riboflavin
90 µg
25.5 µg
176
721
Thiamin
18 µg
5.1 µg
202
866
Vitamin B12
8.8 µg
2.5 µg
54
140
Vitamin B6
31 µg
8.8 µg
315
950
Fat-soluble Vitamins (4)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
alpha-Tocopherol
850 µg
241 µg
158
558
Phylloquinone
1 µg
0.3 µg
80
915
Retinol
13 µg
3.7 µg
123
468
Vitamin A, RAE
13 µg
3.7 µg
124
700
Minerals (9)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Calcium, Ca
59 mg
16.7 mg
71
488
Copper, Cu
2.9 mg
810.8 µg
12
47
Iron, Fe
4.6 mg
1.3 mg
35
467
Magnesium, Mg
18 mg
5.1 mg
75
342
Phosphorus, P
97 mg
27.5 mg
236
567
Potassium, K
156 mg
44.2 mg
288
742
Selenium, Se
19.7 µg
5.6 µg
236
494
Sodium, Na
85 mg
24.1 mg
268
1064
Zinc, Zn
39.3 mg
11.1 mg
11
16
Other Micronutrients (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Cholesterol
40 mg
11.3 mg
131
341
Choline
65 mg
18.4 mg
164
511
Water (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Water
89 g
25.2 g
2
273
Other (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Kcal (Energy)
51 kcal
14.5 kcal
199
638
Figure 2. Nutritional profile of raw oysters with 47 nutrient values.

Make Your Own Oysters

Here's everything you need to make your own oysters in the comfort of your home. The grill pan is made from cast iron and the knife is shaped as it should be.

You can also use the pan for a myriad of other foods although we recommend you save the knife for the oysters.

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Key Features Include

  • Durable Long-lasting Design: Made from heavy duty cast iron, this oyster grill pan and knife set is built to last and ready to go when you are.
  • Non-STICK COATING allows for simple upkeep and maintenance, as well as easy release. This also makes it easy to clean, so you can spend less time cooking, and more time enjoying.
  • Twelve Oyster Capability: Capable of grilling up to 12 individual oysters at once, either on the half shell or shucked.
  • Multi-purpose Function: In addition to oysters, this pan is perfect for cooking and serving countless other goods. Consider using it to make cornbread, mac and cheese, drop biscuits, and more!
  • Measurements: This st weighs 5.01 pounds and has dimensions of 16.25 x 20.25 x 4.5 inches.

Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Oysters

Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.

Amount / MeasurementWeight in GrWeight in Oz
1 Eastern Oyster14.0 g0.5 oz
1 Oyster, Raw14.0 g0.5 oz
1 Oz, Without Shell28.4 g1.0 oz
1 Pacific Oyster48.0 g1.7 oz
1 Can (12 Oz), Drained207.0 g7.3 oz
1 Cup248.0 g8.7 oz
Figure 3. Common serving sizes of raw oysters

10 Similar Finfish or Shellfish Products

Explore the nutrient content of similar finfish and shellfish products below by clicking on their names.

Similar Finfish and Shellfish Products 1 - 10

Click on a food to explore all of the nutrients it contains.

OystersNo of
Nutrients
(Coated, Made With Fat)
56
(Coated, Made Without Fat)
56
48
(Made Without Fat)
48
66
46
(Unspecified Cooking Method)
53
53
47
47
Figure 4. Similar finfish and shellfish products 1 to 10.

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