Oysters

Oysters

Oysters are shellfish that fall into the mollusk category, which also includes clams, mussels and scallops.

Eastern oysters which are named for their origin-including Bluepoints, Chincoteagues and Lynnhavens-provide most of the oysters in the United States.

Oysters are an excellent source of iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin B12 and vitamin D.

ECO-TIP: Because oysters are filter feeders, their level of contamination will depend on the waters where they were cultivated. Oysters are considered an "Eco Best" by Oceans Alive.

CULINARY CAUTION: Consuming raw or undercooked oysters can cause serious illness including infection with vibrio bacteria or hepatitis virus.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Protein, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, EPA/DHA Omega-3, Phosphorous, Manganese
*Good Source of: Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin, Magnesium
*Preferences: Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Choose only oysters with tightly closed shells or those that snap shut when tapped. Smaller oysters are younger and more tender. Live oysters can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Shucked oysters will keep refrigerated in their liquid for 2 days.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-dozen(s) OYSTER,EASTERN,WILD,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0.56

Calories: 114

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.1 g	*
Saturated Fat	1.3 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.53 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	1.6 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	84 mg	*
EPA, DHA	450 mg, 491 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	89 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	6.6 g	*
Sugars	0 g	*
Fiber	0 g	*
Protein	11.8 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	168 IU	3%
Vitamin C	6.2mg	10%
Vitamin D	537.6 IU	134%
Vitamin E	1.4 IU	5%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	5%
Vitamin B12	32.7 mcg	545%
Vitamin K	0.17 mg	0%
Folate	16.8 mcg	4%
Niacin	2.3 mg	12%
Riboflavin	0.16 mg	9%
Thiamin	0.17 mg	11%
MINERALS
Calcium	75.6 mg	8%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	11.2 mg	62%
Magnesium	79 mg	20%
Manganese	0.62 mg	31%
Phosphorous	226.8 mg	23%
Potassium	262.1 mg	7%
Selenium	107 mcg	153%
Sodium	354.5 mg	15%
Zinc	152.6 mg	1017%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).