Calories in Oysters, fried
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Oysters, fried contains 203 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 274 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from fat, with 27% from carbohydrates and 12% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in shellfish on FoodFactly, where the median is 143 kcal per 100 g across 41 foods.
100 g provides 273% of the Daily Value for zinc, 244% of the Daily Value for copper and 237% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 203 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 13.5 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 2 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol C | 37 mg | 12% |
| Sodium C | 408 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 13.8 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 0.67 g | |
| Protein C | 6.3 g | 13% |
| Vitamin A C | 12 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.9 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K C | 12.7 µg | 11% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.034 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 42 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 5.7 µg | 237% |
| Choline C | 56.3 mg | 10% |
| Calcium C | 59 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 4.4 mg | 24% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 97 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 143 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 30 mg | 273% |
| Copper C | 2.2 mg | 244% |
| Selenium C | 18.1 µg | 33% |
% 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 12%
- Carbohydrates 27%
- Fat 60%
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
- Protein6.3 gin the lowest quarter of shellfish (median 15.5 g)
- Fiber0.5 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 0 g)
- Sugars0.67 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 0.01 g)
- Fat13.5 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 5.7 g)
- Saturated fat2 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 0.92 g)
- Sodium408 mgabove the median for shellfish (median 363 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water64.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.14 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.1 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 4.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.044 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.41 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.58 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.084 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.036 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.1 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.008 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 10 µg |
| Retinol C | 12 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 64.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 20 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Oysters
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oysters, raw Raw | 51 | 5.7 g | 2.7 g | 1.7 g |
| Oysters, baked or broiled Cooked | 104 | 7.1 g | 3.4 g | 6.7 g |
| Oysters, steamed Cooked | 65 | 7.2 g | 3.4 g | 2.2 g |
| Oysters, canned Canned | 74 | 7.7 g | 4.3 g | 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mollusks, oyster, eastern, cooked, breaded and fried Cooked | 199 | 8.8 g | 11.6 g | 12.6 g |
| Scallops, fried Cooked | 217 | 11.1 g | 14.1 g | 12.5 g |
| Fish, flounder, fried Cooked | 217 | 11.4 g | 11.7 g | 13.6 g |
| Shrimp, fried Cooked | 218 | 12.3 g | 12.4 g | 12.9 g |
| Salmon nuggets, cooked as purchased, unheated Cooked | 189 | 12 g | 11.9 g | 10.4 g |
| Salmon nuggets, breaded, frozen, heated Cooked | 212 | 12.7 g | 14 g | 11.7 g |
| Clams, fried Cooked | 230 | 13.1 g | 14.4 g | 12.9 g |
| Fish, cod, fried Cooked | 217 | 13.5 g | 11.7 g | 12.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked oysters?
100 g of cooked oysters has 203 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 274 kcal. 1 oyster (15 g): about 30 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked oysters?
Cooked oysters contains 6.3 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8.5 g in 1 cup (135 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other shellfish, that is in the lowest quarter (median 15.5 g).
How many carbs are in cooked oysters?
Cooked oysters has 13.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 0.67 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked oysters?
Cooked oysters contains 13.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2 g is saturated (10% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked oysters contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are zinc (273% DV), copper (244% DV), Vitamin B12 (237% DV), selenium (33% DV) and iron (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked oysters?
100 g contains 408 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does oysters have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, oysters, fried has 203 kcal, while oysters, raw has 51 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706354. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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