USDA-derived generic food data

What is the nutrition score of Oysters?

Per 100g, Oysters has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 26/100. Its strongest contributions are Iron, Vitamin B12, Zinc. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.

Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.

Daily Nutrient Contribution

26/100

11 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.

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Nutrition facts

The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 6 oysters (85g).

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NutrientPer 100gPer 6 oysters
Calories102 kcal87 kcal
Protein11 g10 g
Carbs5 g5 g
Fat3 g3 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sat fat1 g1 g
Sodium166 mg141 mg
Potassium139 mg118 mg
Calcium116 mg99 mg
Iron9.2 mg7.8 mg
Magnesium35 mg30 mg
Zinc78.6 mg66.8 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B1217.5 µg14.9 µg
Folate14 µg12 µg

Where Oysters contributes most

These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.

Iron

100%

9.2 mg per 100g

Vitamin B12

100%

17.5 µg per 100g

Zinc

100%

78.6 mg per 100g

Selenium

53%

40 µg per 100g

Sat fat

1 g per 100g

Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.

Sodium

166 mg per 100g

Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.

Source and limits

This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.

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