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.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 6 oysters (85g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 6 oysters |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 102 kcal | 87 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g | 10 g |
| Carbs | 5 g | 5 g |
| Fat | 3 g | 3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 1 g | 1 g |
| Sodium | 166 mg | 141 mg |
| Potassium | 139 mg | 118 mg |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 99 mg |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 7.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg | 30 mg |
| Zinc | 78.6 mg | 66.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 17.5 µg | 14.9 µg |
| Folate | 14 µg | 12 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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