Foods/Fish & Shellfish/Oysters

Fish & Shellfish · snack

Oysters

6 medium · 84 g43 kcal

A fish & shellfish that's a strong source of Vitamin B12 and Zinc.

Macros

Per serving

43 kcal

Energy

4.8g

Protein

2.3g

Carbs

1.4g

Fat

not available

Fiber

Protein 4.8 gCarbs 2.3 gFat 1.4 g

51 kcal / 100 g. That’s the food’s true density — why the per-serving and per-100 g views differ.

Fiber: not available. Fiber isn't recorded for this food in USDA FoodData Central, so it's shown as not available — not zero.

What a serving covers

% of a day’s needs

Per 6 medium (84 g), as a share of a reference adult — male, 35, moderately active.

306%

300%

267%

48%

30%

12%

Good source of (≥ 20% RDA)

Vitamin B12ZincCopperIronSelenium

Pairs well with

What fills oysters’s gaps?

Oysters is lighter on Vitamin D, Potassium — these round it out into a fuller glass.

a fuller
glass

Hemp seedsAdds Omega-3 ALA & Manganese+ Omega-3 ALA+ Manganese+ Magnesium KaleAdds Vitamin K & Vitamin C+ Vitamin K+ Vitamin C+ Calcium Sunflower seedsAdds Vitamin E (α-tocopherol) & Omega-6 Linoleic+ Vitamin E (α-tocopherol)+ Omega-6 Linoleic+ Thiamin (B1)

Build this into your day

Pairings are computed from the solver.

How much to use

The realistic dose

Use in moderation.

Serving: 6 medium = 84 g

A realistic daily max is about 100 g — the solver caps it so one ingredient can't dominate your day.

Daily ceiling

≈ 100 g

Share of calories

≤ 10%

Common questions

Oysters, in brief

How many calories are in oysters?

6 medium (84 g) of oysters has about 43 calories.

What is oysters a good source of?

Oysters is a good source of Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, and 1 more nutrients.

Is oysters good in a smoothie?

S8D usually places oysters as a snack-role food alongside the smoothie.

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Nutrient guides

Vitamin B12 Zinc Copper Iron Selenium Phosphorus

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