Oyster (de-shelled) - Carbs, Glycemic Index, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins & much more

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Oyster (de-shelled) consists of 3% fat, 9% protein, 5% carbs, 0% fiber and 83% water. Oyster (de-shelled) has 83 calories per 100g, that is 101% higher than other foods in Crustaceans and molluscs. In total 33% of the calories in Oyster (de-shelled) are from fat, 43% from protein and 24% from carbohydrates.

  • Very low Glycemic Index Glycemic Index: 0
  • Very low in carbs Only 5.0g carbs in a serving of 100g
  • Low Glycemic Load Glycemic Load: 0.0
  • High in zinc Covers 2.4% of Zinc RDA per portion
  • High in iron Covers 0.2% of Iron RDA per portion
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Can you eat Oyster (de-shelled) for a low carb diet?

With 5g of carbs and a Glycemic Load of 0 in a portion of 100g, Oyster (de-shelled) can be consumed for a ketogenic or low-carb diet. Oyster (de-shelled) contains no Fructose, is Gluten free and has no Lactose.

Oyster (de-shelled): nutrition facts & data

Nutrition facts
per 100g 		Oyster (de-shelled)
avg Crustaceans and molluscs[1]
Calories (kcal) 83.0 82.2
Fat (g) 3.0 1.5
Protein (g) 9.0 15.7
Carbohydrates (g) 5.0 1.6
Mono- & Di-Saccharides (g) 0.0 1.6
Polysaccharides (g) 5.0 1.6
Fibers (g) 0.0 0.0
Sodium (mg) 160.0 286.8
Water (g) 83.0 79.4
[1] average of Crustaceans and molluscs

Breakdown in percent (%) of total calories

An average portion size (100g) of Oyster (de-shelled) contains:

  • 83.0 Calories
  • 3.0g of Fat
  • 9.0g of Protein
  • and 5.0g of Carbs
  • 160.0mg of sodium - 0.1% of the RDA for sodium.
  • 30.0mg of Magnesium, that covers 0.1% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for Magnesium.
  • 22.0mg of Zinc - 2.4% of the RDA for Zinc.
  • 3.1mg of Iron - 0.2% of the RDA for Iron.
  • 185.0mg of Potassium - 0.1% of the RDA for Potassium.
  • 1.0mg of Vitamin C - 0.0% of the RDA for Vitamin C.
  • 14.5mg of Vitamin B12 - 4.5% of the RDA for Vitamin B12.

For every gram of carbs in Oyster (de-shelled) you get

  • 1.80 grams of protein compared to the average of 0.46g per gram of carbs among all foods. Other foods in Crustaceans and molluscs have on average 9.61g of proteins per 1 gram of carbs.
  • 0.60 grams of fat (total average 0.66g, other foods in Crustaceans and molluscs 0.94g)
  • 0.00 grams of fibers (total average 0.13g, other foods in Crustaceans and molluscs 0.00g)

Nutrient distribution per gram

What vitamins are in Oyster (de-shelled)?

Vitamins
per 100g 		Oyster (de-shelled)
avg[1]
Vitamin C (mg) 1.0 1.8
Vitamin E (mg) 0.9 1.3
Vitamin B1 / Thiamine (mg) 0.2 0.1
Vitamin B2 (mg) 0.2 0.1
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.2 0.3
Vitamin B9 / Folate (μg) 7.0 13.4
Vitamin B12 (μg) 14.5 3.3
Retinol (μg) 95.0 19.8
beta-Carotene (μg) 0.0
[1] average of Crustaceans and molluscs

Is Oyster (de-shelled) rich in vitamins?

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The following chart displays the amount of vitamins per portion Size (100g) for Oyster (de-shelled) of the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]) for each vitamin in percent.

[1]Avg. RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for vitamins by clicking on the names in the table above.

Minerals in Oyster (de-shelled)

Minerals
per 100g 		Oyster (de-shelled)
avg[1]
Magnesium (mg) 30.0 41.8
Zinc (mg) 22.0 3.7
Sodium (mg) 160.0 286.8
Calcium (mg) 80.0 69.5
Iron (mg) 3.1 2.6
Potassium (mg) 185.0 260.0
Phosphorus (mg) 155.0 193.6
[1] average of Crustaceans and molluscs

Is Oyster (de-shelled) high in minerals?

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Again, for every mineral contained in Oyster (de-shelled) we looked at the portion size (100g) and applied it to the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]). Data is shown in percent of RDA per portion size.

[1]RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for minerals by clicking on the names in the table above.

Carbohydrates in Oyster (de-shelled)

5.0% of Oyster (de-shelled) are carbs, per serving of 100g that makes 5.0g of carbs.

Monosachharides and polysaccharides

Sugars
per 100g 		Oyster (de-shelled)
avg[1]
Monosaccharides (g) 0.0 0.0
Polysaccharides (g) 5.0 1.6
Total carbs (g) 5.0 1.6
[1] average of Crustaceans and molluscs

How high are the Glycemic Index and the Glycemic Load for Oyster (de-shelled)?

The Glycemic Index of Oyster (de-shelled) is 0, which would be considered as low. The Glycemic Load in a normal serving is 0.0 and can be regarded as low.

Allergens in Oyster (de-shelled)

  • is Gluten free
  • has no Lactose
  • no Fructose

Fatty acids and cholesterol in Oyster (de-shelled)

Of the 3.0g total fat per 100g in Oyster (de-shelled), 0.8g are saturated fatty acids (SFA), 1.0g are monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and 0.4g are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). The amount of cholesterol is 125.0mg.

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