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Nutritional Profile of Raw Farmed Eastern Oyster (Mollusks)
We got 64 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Farmed 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 sky-high (Top 25) for one nutrient:
- Zinc, Zn (Minerals)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for two additional nutrients:
- 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 first-rate (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- Water (Water)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for three additional nutrients:
- Zinc, Zn (Minerals)
- Iron, Fe (Minerals)
- Vitamin B12 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Farmed 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.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Farmed 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 Raw Farmed Eastern Oyster (Mollusks)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Raw Farmed Eastern Oyster (Mollusks)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Raw Farmed 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 Raw Farmed 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: Raw Farmed Eastern Oyster (Mollusks)
In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products
| Carbohydrates (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 5.5 g | 1.6 g | 60 | 1977 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 152 mg | 43.1 mg | 412 | 2692 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 591 mg | 167.5 mg | 283 | 1924 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 443 mg | 125.6 mg | 309 | 2378 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 1.6 g | 439.4 mg | 339 | 1593 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 35 mg | 9.9 mg | 228 | 1115 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 314 mg | 89 mg | 299 | 1966 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 45 mg | 12.8 mg | 339 | 1646 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 74 mg | 21 mg | 401 | 2738 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 38 mg | 10.8 mg | 295 | 945 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 33 mg | 9.4 mg | 225 | 441 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 203 mg | 57.5 mg | 202 | 242 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 188 mg | 53.3 mg | 138 | 164 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 33 mg | 9.4 mg | 135 | 261 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 28 mg | 7.9 mg | 325 | 2366 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 44 mg | 12.5 mg | 216 | 912 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 92 mg | 26.1 mg | 66 | 78 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 316 mg | 89.6 mg | 113 | 658 |
| Arginine | 381 mg | 108 mg | 113 | 623 |
| Aspartic Acid | 504 mg | 142.9 mg | 135 | 601 |
| Cystine | 69 mg | 19.6 mg | 139 | 427 |
| Glutamic Acid | 711 mg | 201.6 mg | 149 | 667 |
| Glycine | 327 mg | 92.7 mg | 143 | 688 |
| Histidine | 100 mg | 28.3 mg | 206 | 908 |
| Isoleucine | 227 mg | 64.4 mg | 157 | 798 |
| Leucine | 368 mg | 104.3 mg | 120 | 696 |
| Lysine | 390 mg | 110.6 mg | 129 | 615 |
| Methionine | 118 mg | 33.5 mg | 195 | 832 |
| Phenylalanine | 187 mg | 53 mg | 195 | 858 |
| Proline | 213 mg | 60.4 mg | 204 | 876 |
| Serine | 234 mg | 66.3 mg | 184 | 846 |
| Threonine | 225 mg | 63.8 mg | 170 | 788 |
| Tryptophan | 59 mg | 16.7 mg | 144 | 406 |
| Tyrosine | 167 mg | 47.3 mg | 199 | 873 |
| Valine | 228 mg | 64.6 mg | 145 | 817 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 5.2 g | 1.5 g | 182 | 1098 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 18 µg | 5.1 µg | 44 | 437 |
| Folate, food | 18 µg | 5.1 µg | 31 | 271 |
| Folate, total | 18 µg | 5.1 µg | 35 | 373 |
| Niacin | 1.3 mg | 360 µg | 338 | 1465 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 157 µg | 44.5 µg | 126 | 1028 |
| Riboflavin | 65 µg | 18.4 µg | 199 | 746 |
| Thiamin | 105 µg | 29.8 µg | 132 | 779 |
| Vitamin B12 | 16.2 µg | 4.6 µg | 23 | 75 |
| Vitamin B6 | 60 µg | 17 µg | 302 | 921 |
| Vitamin C | 4.7 mg | 1.3 mg | 26 | 576 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Retinol | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 128 | 473 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 25 IU | 7.1 IU | 123 | 1013 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 129 | 705 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 44 mg | 12.5 mg | 85 | 503 |
| Copper, Cu | 738 µg | 209.2 µg | 52 | 254 |
| Iron, Fe | 5.8 mg | 1.6 mg | 22 | 372 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 33 mg | 9.4 mg | 58 | 303 |
| Manganese, Mn | 394 µg | 111.7 µg | 27 | 643 |
| Phosphorus, P | 93 mg | 26.4 mg | 237 | 571 |
| Potassium, K | 124 mg | 35.2 mg | 301 | 774 |
| Selenium, Se | 63.7 µg | 18.1 µg | 44 | 121 |
| Sodium, Na | 178 mg | 50.5 mg | 226 | 971 |
| Zinc, Zn | 37.9 mg | 10.7 mg | 12 | 17 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 7.1 mg | 145 | 356 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 86.2 g | 24.4 g | 4 | 428 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.5 g | 425.2 mg | 79 | 510 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 59 kcal | 16.7 kcal | 197 | 630 |
| KJ (Energy) | 247 kj | 70 kj | 163 | 921 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Farmed 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medium | 84.0 g | 3.0 oz |
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| Farmed Eastern Oyster | No of Nutrients |
(Mollusks) | 64 |
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