Calories in Mollusks, oyster, eastern, canned
Generic food Canned Fish and Seafood
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, canned contains 68 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz, drained (23 g) provides about 16 kcal.
Roughly 43% of its calories come from protein, with 34% from fat and 24% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in finfish and shellfish products on FoodFactly, where the median is 119 kcal per 100 g across 286 foods.
100 g provides 827% of the Daily Value for zinc, 797% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 496% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 68 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 2.5 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.63 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol ? | 55 mg | 18% |
| Sodium ? | 112 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.9 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 7.1 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A C | 90 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C ? | 5 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.85 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.15 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.18 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.095 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 19.1 µg | 797% |
| Choline C | 81 mg | 15% |
| Calcium ? | 45 mg | 3% |
| Iron ? | 6.7 mg | 37% |
| Magnesium ? | 54 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus ? | 139 mg | 11% |
| Potassium ? | 229 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 91 mg | 827% |
| Copper ? | 4.5 mg | 496% |
| Manganese ? | 0.45 mg | 20% |
| Selenium I | 35.8 µg | 65% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 43%
- Carbohydrates 24%
- Fat 34%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein7.1 gin the lowest quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
- Fat2.5 gbelow the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
- Sodium112 mgabove the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 93.9 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water85.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.25 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.74 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.079 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.3 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.31 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.5 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.53 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.16 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.093 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.25 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.23 g |
| Valine ? | 0.31 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.52 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.14 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.43 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.68 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.96 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.44 g |
| Proline ? | 0.29 g |
| Serine ? | 0.32 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0.21 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0.23 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.049 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.11 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.44 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.097 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.037 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.068 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.074 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0.096 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0.05 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 90 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 1 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 85.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 287 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 300 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 9 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Mollusks
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed Cooked | 111 | 20.5 g | 5.4 g | 0.84 g |
| Mollusks, snail, raw Raw | 90 | 16.1 g | 2 g | 1.4 g |
| Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, breaded and fried Cooked | 202 | 14.2 g | 10.3 g | 11.2 g |
| Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 148 | 25.6 g | 5.1 g | 2 g |
| Mollusks, clam, mixed species, canned, drained solids Canned | 142 | 24.3 g | 5.9 g | 1.6 g |
| Mollusks, clam, mixed species, canned, liquid Canned | 2 | 0.4 g | 0.1 g | 0.02 g |
| Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, raw Raw | 51 | 5.7 g | 2.7 g | 1.7 g |
| Mollusks, oyster, eastern, cooked, breaded and fried Cooked | 199 | 8.8 g | 11.6 g | 12.6 g |
| Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 102 | 11.4 g | 5.5 g | 3.4 g |
| Mollusks, squid, mixed species, cooked, fried Cooked | 175 | 17.9 g | 7.8 g | 7.5 g |
| Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw Raw | 137 | 23.8 g | 7.8 g | 0.4 g |
| Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 275 | 47.7 g | 15.5 g | 0.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oysters, canned Canned | 74 | 7.7 g | 4.3 g | 2.7 g |
| Oysters, steamed Cooked | 65 | 7.2 g | 3.4 g | 2.2 g |
| Oysters, raw Raw | 51 | 5.7 g | 2.7 g | 1.7 g |
| Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe | 84 | 9.1 g | 7.4 g | 1.7 g |
| Jellyfish, dried, salted Dried or dry | 36 | 5.5 g | 0 g | 1.4 g |
| Squid (calamari), frozen, tubes only Frozen | 44 | 8.8 g | 0.93 g | 0.55 g |
| Oysters, baked or broiled Cooked | 104 | 7.1 g | 3.4 g | 6.7 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned Canned | 83 | 17.9 g | 0 g | 0.74 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned mollusks?
100 g of canned mollusks has 68 kcal. 1 oz, drained (23 g): about 16 kcal. 1 oyster (8 g): about 5 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 58 kcal.
How much protein is in canned mollusks?
Canned mollusks contains 7.1 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.6 g in 1 oz, drained (23 g). About 43% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other finfish and shellfish products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 19.9 g).
How many carbs are in canned mollusks?
Canned mollusks has 3.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned mollusks?
Canned mollusks contains 2.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.63 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned mollusks contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are zinc (827% DV), Vitamin B12 (797% DV), copper (496% DV), selenium (65% DV) and iron (37% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned mollusks?
100 g contains 112 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does mollusks have the same nutrition canned and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, mollusks, oyster, eastern, canned has 68 kcal, while mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed has 111 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 171981. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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