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Pacific oyster
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 81 kcal —
- Protein 9.5 g 19%
- Carbohydrate 5 g 2%
- Fat 2.3 g 3%
- Saturated fat 0.5 g 3%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sodium 106 mg 5%
- Cholesterol 50 mg 17%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 81 µg 9%
- Vitamin C 8 mg 9%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.07 mg 6%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.23 mg 18%
- Niacin (B3) 2 mg 13%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.5 mg 10%
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 10 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 16 µg 667%
Minerals
- Calcium 8 mg 1%
- Iron 5.1 mg 28%
- Magnesium 22 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 162 mg 13%
- Potassium 168 mg 4%
- Zinc 16.6 mg 151%
- Copper 1.6 mg 175%
- Manganese 0.64 mg 28%
- Selenium 77 µg 140%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 81 | 9.5 g | 5 g | 2.3 g |
| 1 × medium | 50 g | 41 | 4.7 g | 2.5 g | 1.2 g |
| 1 × oz | 85 g | 69 | 8 g | 4.2 g | 2 g |
| 2 × medium | 100 g | 81 | 9.5 g | 5 g | 2.3 g |
| ½ × medium | 25 g | 20 | 2.4 g | 1.2 g | 0.6 g |
| 3 × medium | 150 g | 122 | 14 g | 7.4 g | 3.5 g |
| 4 × medium | 200 g | 162 | 19 g | 9.9 g | 4.6 g |
Similar foods
- Eastern oysterwild, raw51 kcal / 100 g
- Oystersraw65 kcal / 100 g
- Pacific codcooked84 kcal / 100 g
- European oysterraw54 kcal / 100 g
- Pacific herringraw195 kcal / 100 g
- Native oysteraquacultured, raw47 kcal / 100 g
- Common oysterraw59 kcal / 100 g
- Oyster mushroomraw33 kcal / 100 g
- Sydney rock oysteraquacultured, raw70 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Pacific oyster
How do you open and prepare Pacific oysters?
Scrub the shells under cold running water, then use a short, sturdy oyster knife and a folded tea towel to protect your hand. Work the blade into the hinge, twist to prise it open, and loosen the oyster from the shell; keep the liquor if you’re serving them raw.
How long should you cook Pacific oysters?
For grilled oysters, place them on a hot barbecue or under a hot grill until the shells open, then cook for another few minutes until the flesh is hot and opaque. For extra safety, cook the centre to 75 °C; discard any shells that stay closed.
How should you store live Pacific oysters?
Keep them in the fridge, cupped side down, covered with a damp cloth; don’t seal them in an airtight container or submerge them in water. Use them promptly, and discard any with cracked shells or shells that stay open when tapped.
What goes well with Pacific oysters?
For raw oysters, serve lemon wedges, shallot vinegar or a little mignonette, with brown bread alongside. Grilled oysters are good with garlic butter, parsley and a squeeze of lemon.
Is it safe to eat Pacific oysters raw?
Raw oysters can carry harmful germs, and lemon juice or hot sauce won’t make them safe. Cook them thoroughly, especially if you’re unsure how they were handled; cooking also won’t remove every naturally occurring marine toxin.
What is a typical portion of Pacific oysters, and what nutrients stand out?
A typical portion is about two medium oysters, or 50 g of edible flesh: 41 kcal and 4.7 g of protein. Pacific oysters are high in zinc and selenium, and are a source of vitamin B12.
Are Pacific oysters the same as European oysters?
No. They are different oyster species, and Pacific oysters are generally larger and more elongated, with a deeply ridged shell; European oysters tend to be rounder and flatter.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174219 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
