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Nutritional Profile of Canned Oysters - Care Omnia Nutrition

We got 46 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Canned 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 three additional nutrients:

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 first-rate (Top 10) for three nutrients.

These are

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

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Table of Contents

Nutrient Content Of Canned 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 Canned 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 Canned Oysters

4.3%
2.7%
7.7%
83.8%
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 Canned 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: Canned Oysters

In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products

Carbohydrates (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Carbohydrates, by difference
4.3 g
1.2 g
72
2100
Fatty Acids (4)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated
272 mg
77.1 mg
366
2585
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated
803 mg
227.6 mg
244
1718
Fatty Acids, total saturated
686 mg
194.5 mg
262
2160
Total Lipid (Fat)
2.7 g
759.8 mg
291
1480
Saturated Fats (3)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Myristic Acid (14:0)
118 mg
33.5 mg
158
1032
Palmitic Acid (16:0)
473 mg
134.1 mg
257
1808
Stearic Acid (18:0)
65 mg
18.4 mg
320
1626
Monounsaturated Fats (4)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Erucic Acid (22:1)
10 mg
2.8 mg
138
201
Oleic Acid (18:1)
105 mg
29.8 mg
380
2707
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1)
80 mg
22.7 mg
259
903
Paullinic Acid (20:1)
65 mg
18.4 mg
194
409
Polyunsaturated Fats (7)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3)
248 mg
70.3 mg
180
219
Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3)
54 mg
15.3 mg
115
143
Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3)
229 mg
64.9 mg
119
144
Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4)
74 mg
21 mg
96
220
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)
53 mg
15 mg
302
2341
Linolenic Acid (18:3)
40 mg
11.3 mg
220
916
Parinaric Acid (18:4)
104 mg
29.5 mg
62
74
Protein (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Protein
7.7 g
2.2 g
173
855
Water-soluble Vitamins (9)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Folate, DFE
10 µg
2.8 µg
52
445
Folate, food
10 µg
2.8 µg
39
279
Folate, total
10 µg
2.8 µg
43
382
Niacin
1.4 mg
382.7 µg
333
1441
Riboflavin
180 µg
51 µg
93
631
Thiamin
163 µg
46.2 µg
79
721
Vitamin B12
20.8 µg
5.9 µg
13
53
Vitamin B6
103 µg
29.2 µg
275
878
Vitamin C
5.4 mg
1.5 mg
23
569
Fat-soluble Vitamins (4)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
alpha-Tocopherol
920 µg
260.8 µg
152
551
Phylloquinone
0.1 µg
0.03 µg
89
924
Retinol
98 µg
27.8 µg
41
381
Vitamin A, RAE
98 µg
27.8 µg
43
612
Minerals (9)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Calcium, Ca
49 mg
13.9 mg
80
498
Copper, Cu
4.9 mg
1.4 mg
3
27
Iron, Fe
7.3 mg
2.1 mg
15
281
Magnesium, Mg
59 mg
16.7 mg
32
266
Phosphorus, P
151 mg
42.8 mg
213
513
Potassium, K
249 mg
70.6 mg
234
649
Selenium, Se
38.9 µg
11 µg
133
302
Sodium, Na
122 mg
34.6 mg
242
1027
Zinc, Zn
98.9 mg
28 mg
1
1
Other Micronutrients (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Cholesterol
60 mg
17 mg
111
321
Choline
88 mg
24.9 mg
66
282
Water (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Water
83.8 g
23.8 g
9
533
Other (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Kcal (Energy)
74 kcal
21 kcal
189
615
Figure 2. Nutritional profile of canned oysters with 46 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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  • 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 Canned Oysters

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

Amount / MeasurementWeight in GrWeight in Oz
1 Oyster8.0 g0.3 oz
1 Oz, Drained23.0 g0.8 oz
1 Oz, Cooked28.4 g1.0 oz
1 Cup, Drained162.0 g5.7 oz
1 Can (12 Oz), Oysters And Liquid272.0 g9.6 oz
Figure 3. Common serving sizes of canned 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
(Unspecified Cooking Method)
53
53
47
47
47
Figure 4. Similar finfish and shellfish products 1 to 10.

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