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Nutritional Profile of Canned Eastern Oyster (Mollusks)
We got 70 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Canned Eastern Oyster (Mollusks).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 25) for one nutrient:
- Zinc, Zn (Minerals)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for three additional nutrients:
- Copper, Cu (Minerals)
- Vitamin B12 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
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 great (Top 10) for three nutrients.
These are
- Zinc, Zn (Minerals)
- Copper, Cu (Minerals)
- Water (Water)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for four additional nutrients:
- Vitamin B12 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Iron, Fe (Minerals)
- Manganese, Mn (Minerals)
- Vitamin C (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Canned Eastern Oyster (Mollusks)
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 Eastern Oyster (Mollusks)
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 Eastern Oyster (Mollusks)
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 Eastern Oyster (Mollusks)
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 Eastern Oyster (Mollusks)
In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products
| Carbohydrates (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 3.9 g | 1.1 g | 77 | 2133 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 250 mg | 70.9 mg | 376 | 2605 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 739 mg | 209.5 mg | 252 | 1779 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 631 mg | 178.9 mg | 273 | 2205 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 2.5 g | 700.2 mg | 297 | 1501 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 109 mg | 30.9 mg | 166 | 1041 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 435 mg | 123.3 mg | 269 | 1846 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 60 mg | 17 mg | 324 | 1631 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 139 | 202 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 97 mg | 27.5 mg | 386 | 2715 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 74 mg | 21 mg | 265 | 909 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 60 mg | 17 mg | 198 | 414 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 228 mg | 64.6 mg | 189 | 228 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 50 mg | 14.2 mg | 119 | 147 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 211 mg | 59.8 mg | 130 | 156 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 68 mg | 19.3 mg | 101 | 226 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 49 mg | 13.9 mg | 305 | 2345 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 37 mg | 10.5 mg | 223 | 919 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 96 mg | 27.2 mg | 65 | 77 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 427 mg | 121.1 mg | 110 | 554 |
| Arginine | 515 mg | 146 mg | 110 | 510 |
| Aspartic Acid | 681 mg | 193.1 mg | 133 | 465 |
| Cystine | 93 mg | 26.4 mg | 135 | 403 |
| Glutamic Acid | 961 mg | 272.4 mg | 147 | 564 |
| Glycine | 442 mg | 125.3 mg | 139 | 584 |
| Histidine | 136 mg | 38.6 mg | 203 | 872 |
| Isoleucine | 307 mg | 87 mg | 153 | 725 |
| Leucine | 497 mg | 140.9 mg | 118 | 596 |
| Lysine | 528 mg | 149.7 mg | 127 | 527 |
| Methionine | 159 mg | 45.1 mg | 192 | 791 |
| Phenylalanine | 253 mg | 71.7 mg | 192 | 800 |
| Proline | 288 mg | 81.6 mg | 201 | 814 |
| Serine | 316 mg | 89.6 mg | 182 | 770 |
| Threonine | 304 mg | 86.2 mg | 167 | 711 |
| Tryptophan | 79 mg | 22.4 mg | 140 | 386 |
| Tyrosine | 226 mg | 64.1 mg | 195 | 815 |
| Valine | 308 mg | 87.3 mg | 141 | 742 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 2 g | 176 | 914 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 53 | 446 |
| Folate, food | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 40 | 280 |
| Folate, total | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 44 | 384 |
| Niacin | 1.2 mg | 351.5 µg | 341 | 1482 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 180 µg | 51 µg | 123 | 1005 |
| Riboflavin | 166 µg | 47.1 µg | 106 | 645 |
| Thiamin | 150 µg | 42.5 µg | 91 | 734 |
| Vitamin B12 | 19.1 µg | 5.4 µg | 16 | 60 |
| Vitamin B6 | 95 µg | 26.9 µg | 279 | 886 |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 25 | 573 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 850 µg | 241 µg | 158 | 558 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 89 | 924 |
| Retinol | 90 µg | 25.5 µg | 48 | 389 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 300 IU | 85 IU | 29 | 744 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 90 µg | 25.5 µg | 49 | 620 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 1 IU | 0.3 IU | 84 | 209 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 45 mg | 12.8 mg | 84 | 502 |
| Copper, Cu | 4.5 mg | 1.3 mg | 6 | 30 |
| Iron, Fe | 6.7 mg | 1.9 mg | 20 | 310 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 54 mg | 15.3 mg | 37 | 271 |
| Manganese, Mn | 450 µg | 127.6 µg | 23 | 595 |
| Phosphorus, P | 139 mg | 39.4 mg | 220 | 525 |
| Potassium, K | 229 mg | 64.9 mg | 248 | 669 |
| Selenium, Se | 35.8 µg | 10.1 µg | 154 | 333 |
| Sodium, Na | 112 mg | 31.8 mg | 249 | 1037 |
| Zinc, Zn | 91 mg | 25.8 mg | 2 | 2 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | 15.6 mg | 116 | 326 |
| Choline | 81 mg | 23 mg | 94 | 352 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 85.1 g | 24.1 g | 6 | 484 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.4 g | 402.6 mg | 84 | 518 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 68 kcal | 19.3 kcal | 195 | 621 |
| KJ (Energy) | 287 kj | 81.4 kj | 162 | 887 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Canned Eastern Oyster (Mollusks)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Oyster | 8.0 g | 0.3 oz |
| Oz, Drained | 23.0 g | 0.8 oz |
| Cup, Drained | 162.0 g | 5.7 oz |
| Cup, Undrained | 248.0 g | 8.7 oz |
| Can (12 Oz), Oysters And Liquid | 272.0 g | 9.6 oz |
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| Farmed Eastern Oyster | No of Nutrients |
(Mollusks) | 64 |
(Mollusks) | 64 |
| Wild Eastern Oyster | No of Nutrients |
(Mollusks, Moist Heat) | 100 |
(Mollusks) | 87 |
(Mollusks) | 86 |
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