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Nutritional Profile of Steamed Oysters - Care Omnia Nutrition

We got 47 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Steamed Oysters.

Nutrient content compared to all foods

When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks first-class (Top 25) for one nutrient:

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for four 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 very high (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 four additional nutrients:

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Table of Contents

Nutrient Content Of Steamed 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 Steamed 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 Steamed Oysters

5.4%
3.4%
11.4%
77.3%
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 Steamed 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: Steamed Oysters

In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products

Carbohydrates (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Carbohydrates, by difference
5.4 g
1.5 g
62
1988
Sugars (Total incl. NLEA)
1.2 g
351.5 mg
10
1552
Fatty Acids (4)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated
504 mg
142.9 mg
320
2374
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated
1.1 g
297.7 mg
198
1501
Fatty Acids, total saturated
944 mg
267.6 mg
207
1922
Total Lipid (Fat)
3.4 g
963.9 mg
270
1408
Saturated Fats (4)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Lauric Acid (12:0)
2 mg
0.6 mg
47
708
Myristic Acid (14:0)
100 mg
28.3 mg
172
1050
Palmitic Acid (16:0)
635 mg
180 mg
207
1649
Stearic Acid (18:0)
131 mg
37.1 mg
266
1560
Monounsaturated Fats (4)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Erucic Acid (22:1)
2 mg
0.6 mg
146
209
Oleic Acid (18:1)
335 mg
95 mg
302
2495
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1)
104 mg
29.5 mg
238
879
Paullinic Acid (20:1)
56 mg
15.9 mg
202
418
Polyunsaturated Fats (7)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3)
271 mg
76.8 mg
171
210
Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3)
20 mg
5.7 mg
148
177
Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3)
352 mg
99.8 mg
77
94
Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4)
44 mg
12.5 mg
124
250
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)
82 mg
23.2 mg
284
2312
Linolenic Acid (18:3)
167 mg
47.3 mg
120
789
Parinaric Acid (18:4)
96 mg
27.2 mg
65
77
Protein (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Protein
11.4 g
3.2 g
162
577
Water-soluble Vitamins (8)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
1.7 mg
470.6 µg
310
1346
Riboflavin
170 µg
48.2 µg
102
641
Thiamin
34 µg
9.6 µg
187
850
Vitamin B12
15.7 µg
4.5 µg
25
78
Vitamin B6
56 µg
15.9 µg
304
925
Fat-soluble Vitamins (4)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
alpha-Tocopherol
1.7 mg
479.1 µg
91
474
Phylloquinone
2 µg
0.6 µg
70
905
Retinol
23 µg
6.5 µg
113
458
Vitamin A, RAE
23 µg
6.5 µg
114
690
Minerals (9)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Calcium, Ca
118 mg
33.5 mg
23
427
Copper, Cu
4.8 mg
1.4 mg
4
28
Iron, Fe
8.3 mg
2.3 mg
12
243
Magnesium, Mg
36 mg
10.2 mg
55
295
Phosphorus, P
145 mg
41.1 mg
217
519
Potassium, K
280 mg
79.4 mg
207
618
Selenium, Se
39.2 µg
11.1 µg
130
299
Sodium, Na
509 mg
144.3 mg
65
640
Zinc, Zn
78.3 mg
22.2 mg
5
5
Other Micronutrients (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Cholesterol
80 mg
22.7 mg
91
301
Choline
129 mg
36.6 mg
15
134
Water (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Water
77.3 g
21.9 g
52
785
Other (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Kcal (Energy)
102 kcal
28.9 kcal
163
586
Figure 2. Nutritional profile of steamed oysters with 47 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 Steamed Oysters

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

Amount / MeasurementWeight in GrWeight in Oz
1 Oz, With Shell, Raw (yield After Cooking, Shell Removed)1.7 g0.1 oz
1 Eastern Oyster, Cooked12.0 g0.4 oz
1 Oyster12.0 g0.4 oz
1 Oz, Without Shell, Cooked28.0 g1.0 oz
1 Pacific Oyster, Cooked38.0 g1.3 oz
Figure 3. Common serving sizes of steamed 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
46
(Unspecified Cooking Method)
53
53
47
47
Figure 4. Similar finfish and shellfish products 1 to 10.

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