Aquatic Foods
Oyster, dried Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 355kcal / 2530kcal (14%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 7.9 g/ 42g (18%) | ||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 24.9 g/ 348g (7%) | ||||
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Protein | 46 g/ 71g (64%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 5.95 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.85%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vitamin B3 | 4.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (29%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 319 mg/ 750mg (42%) high |
Iron | 3.1 mg/ 12mg (25%) source |
Phosphorus | 524 mg/ 700mg (74%) high |
Sodium | 802 mg/ 1500mg (53%) |
Allergen Info
Mollusks
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 Dried oysters (oyster, dried). It’s a protein-rich seafood that’s usually cooked or rehydrated before eating.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Dried oysters can help support your daily protein needs, which is useful for building and maintaining muscles. They also provide some healthy fats, but they’re relatively higher in saturated fat and sodium (about 802 mg per 100 g). The sodium is the main thing to watch, especially if you eat it often or pair it with other salty foods. Since it also has some carbohydrates, it can add energy, so portion size matters to keep your meals balanced.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Keep portions small: treat it as a side or add-on to your main meal, not the whole plate.
- Balance your plate: pair with vegetables (like kangkong, pechay, or okra) and a reasonable serving of rice or other carbs.
- Soak and rinse if your recipe allows (to reduce some saltiness), then cook with less added seasoning.
- For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), use dried oysters in one meal and choose lower-sodium foods for the other meals/snacks.
- Drink water and watch your overall salty intake (fish sauce, bagoong, instant noodles, processed snacks) on the same day.
Common Filipino dishes
Oyster adobo, oyster sinigang, ginataang tahong (oyster in coconut milk), oyster sisig, oyster omelet
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