Aquatic Foods
Oyster Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 12% | |
| Calories | 60kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 1.7 g/ 42g (4%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 5.2 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Protein | 5.9 g/ 71g (8%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 5.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.79%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.21 mg/ 1mg (17%) source |
Vitamin B2 | 0.2 mg/ 1mg (15%) |
Vitamin B3 | 1.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (10%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 147 mg/ 750mg (19%) source |
Iron | 5.9 mg/ 12mg (49%) high |
Phosphorus | 77 mg/ 700mg (11%) |
Sodium | 882 mg/ 1500mg (58%) |
Allergen Info
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Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Oyster (usually cooked, like steamed or in sinigang). It’s a seafood that works well as a protein in meals.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Oysters give you protein to help build and repair body tissues, and they also contain healthy minerals (commonly zinc and iron in seafood). In your nutrition data, oysters have low fat (about 1.7 g per 100 g) but also some saturated fat and cholesterol—so it’s best to enjoy them as part of a balanced plate. They’re also relatively high in sodium (about 882 mg per 100 g), so your overall salt intake matters, especially if you’re eating soups, bagoong, or processed sides the same day. Since oysters are protein-rich, they can help you feel satisfied when paired with rice in proper portions and plenty of vegetables.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - For a balanced plate: aim for 1/4 of the plate oyster or other protein, 1/4 rice or starchy carbs, and 1/2 non-starchy vegetables (like kangkong, pechay, or labanos).
- If you’re having oyster in sinigang or soup, go easy on added salt and consider using more sourness (sinigang mix, calamansi) and aromatics for flavor.
- Because sodium is higher, watch your day’s total: if you had salted fish, bagoong, or instant noodles earlier, reduce other salty foods.
- Keep portions steady: enjoy oysters a few times a week, and rotate with other proteins (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) for variety.
- Try pairing with fiber-rich sides (vegetables, fruit) since oysters have no fiber in the data.
Common Filipino dishes
Oyster sinigang, Kilawin na talaba, Steamed oysters with garlic, Oyster sisig, Oyster adobo
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