Eastern oyster nutrition facts
Per 6 medium eastern oyster ยท 88 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein7.7g18% of calories
- Carbs10g24% of calories
- Fat11g58% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Eastern oyster (6 medium eastern oyster, 88 g) has 175 calories, with 7.7 g of protein, 10 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (58% of calories). It is high in Vitamin B12 (573% DV), iron (76% DV) and phosphorus (20% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 21% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin B12573%
- Iron76%
- Phosphorus20%
- Zinc697%
- Copper420%
- Selenium106%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Thiamine11%
- Riboflavin (B2)14%
- Magnesium12%
- Manganese19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol21%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 6 medium eastern oyster (88 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 79 ฮผg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 4% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) | 27 ฮผg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 14 ฮผg | 573% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 5% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 55 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 6 mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 215 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 51 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 140 mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 77 mg | 697% |
| Copper | 4 mg | 420% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 59 ฮผg | 106% |
Full breakdown ยท 26 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.4 g | โ |
| Arginine | 1 g | โ |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | โ |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | โ |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.2 g | โ |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.2 g | โ |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | โ |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | โ |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | โ |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Leucine | 1 g | โ |
| Lysine | 1 g | โ |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | โ |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | โ |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | โ |
| Proline | 0.4 g | โ |
| Retinol | 80 ฮผg | โ |
| Serine | 0.4 g | โ |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Total omega 3 | 0.4 g | โ |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | โ |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | โ |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Valine | 0.4 g | โ |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
- 368 cal
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- 210 calJohnny Seafood Breaded Oysters3 oz+35 cal
- 200 calBoudreaux's Home-Style Breaded Oysters5 oysters+25 cal
- 200 calA La Carte Breaded Oysters3 oz+25 cal
- 200 calEastern Seafood Breaded Oysters5 oysters+25 cal
Burning 175 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 33minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 21minCycling (moderate)
- 15minRunning (6 mph)
- 25minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Eastern oyster?
One serving of Eastern oyster (6 medium eastern oyster) has 175 calories, which works out to 199 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Eastern oyster high in protein?
Not especially. It has 7.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 18% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Eastern oyster keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 10 g of net carbs and 24% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20โ50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Eastern oyster?
367 mg per serving.
