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Eastern Oysters

Eastern Oysters

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Eastern oysters (*Crassostrea virginica*) are a wild-harvested or farmed bivalve mollusk native to the Atlantic coast of North America, prized for their briny, mineral-forward flavor that reflects their marine habitat. These raw oysters are typically served on the half-shell, offering a lean protein source rich in zinc, selenium, and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, with fewer than 50 calories per dozen. Their irregularly shaped shells and varying salinity levels—from crisp Atlantic varieties to milder Gulf Coast specimens—make them distinct, though consumers should prioritize oysters from monitored waters due to potential contaminant risks.

Macro Impact

A 3 oz serving contains 47 calories, 5g protein, 4g carbs, and 1g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size3 oz (85 g)
Amount per serving
Calories47
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g
2%
Saturated Fat0.4g
2%
Trans Fat0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat0.2g
Cholesterol28mg
9%
Sodium112mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate4g
1%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars0.8g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein5g
Vitamin D0.4mcg
2%
Calcium44mg
3%
Iron4mg
25%
Potassium119mg
3%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
4 / 275 g
1%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
1 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
1 / 78 g
2%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
1%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
2%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
2%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
28 / 300 g
9%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
10%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
5 / 80 g
6%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
3%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
12%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
10%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
14%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
9%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
9%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
9%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
16%
Valine
0 / 2 g
10%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
1 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
4%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
6%
Niacin, B3
1 / 15 mg
6%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
3%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
3%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
11 / 2 mcg
442%
Folate
11 / 400 mcg
3%
Vitamin A
9 / 800 mcg
1%
Vitamin C
2 / 83 mg
2%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
3%
Vitamin E
1 / 15 mg
4%
Vitamin K
1 / 105 mcg
1%
Minerals
Calcium
44 / 1k mg
4%
Copper
2 / 1 mg
170%
Iron
4 / 13 mg
34%
Magnesium
22 / 370 mg
6%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
15%
Phosphorous
81 / 700 mg
12%
Potassium
119 / 3k mg
4%
Selenium
35 / 55 mcg
64%
Sodium
112 / 2.3k mg
5%
Zinc
33 / 10 mg
345%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
74 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
55 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, raw. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 171978.
  2. 2.Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 175172.
  3. 3.Mollusks, oyster, eastern (blue point), wild, raw. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 3118.
  4. 4.Mollusks, oyster, eastern (blue point), farmed, raw. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 3191.

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