Calories in Oysters, canned
Generic food Canned Fish and Seafood
Oysters, canned contains 74 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (225 g) provides about 167 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 shellfish on FoodFactly, where the median is 143 kcal per 100 g across 41 foods.
100 g provides 899% of the Daily Value for zinc, 867% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 539% 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 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 | 74 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 2.7 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.69 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol C | 60 mg | 20% |
| Sodium C | 122 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 7.7 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A C | 98 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C C | 5.4 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.92 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.16 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 20.8 µg | 867% |
| Choline C | 88 mg | 16% |
| Calcium C | 49 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 7.3 mg | 40% |
| Magnesium C | 59 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus C | 151 mg | 12% |
| Potassium C | 249 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 98.9 mg | 899% |
| Copper C | 4.9 mg | 539% |
| Selenium C | 38.9 µg | 71% |
% 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
- Protein7.7 gin the lowest quarter of shellfish (median 15.5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of shellfish (median 0.01 g)
- Fat2.7 gbelow the median for shellfish (median 5.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.69 gbelow the median for shellfish (median 0.92 g)
- Sodium122 mgin the lowest quarter of shellfish (median 363 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water83.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.27 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.23 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.25 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.053 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 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.47 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.065 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.074 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.08 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.1 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.065 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.054 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 98 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 83.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 10 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, fried Cooked | 203 | 6.3 g | 13.8 g | 13.5 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, canned Canned | 68 | 7.1 g | 3.9 g | 2.5 g |
| Mollusks, clam, mixed species, canned, liquid Canned | 2 | 0.4 g | 0.1 g | 0.02 g |
| Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, dry heat Cooked | 79 | 8.9 g | 4.2 g | 2.7 g |
| Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, cooked, dry heat Cooked | 79 | 7 g | 7.3 g | 2.1 g |
| Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, raw Raw | 81 | 9.5 g | 5 g | 2.3 g |
| Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe | 84 | 9.1 g | 7.4 g | 1.7 g |
| Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, raw Raw | 51 | 5.7 g | 2.7 g | 1.7 g |
| Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw Raw | 59 | 5.2 g | 5.5 g | 1.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned oysters?
100 g of canned oysters has 74 kcal. 1 cup (225 g): about 167 kcal. 1 oyster (15 g): about 11 kcal. 1 small can (75 g): about 56 kcal.
How much protein is in canned oysters?
Canned oysters contains 7.7 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 17.3 g in 1 cup (225 g). About 43% 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 canned oysters?
Canned oysters has 4.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned oysters?
Canned oysters contains 2.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.69 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned oysters contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are zinc (899% DV), Vitamin B12 (867% DV), copper (539% DV), selenium (71% DV) and iron (40% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned oysters?
100 g contains 122 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does oysters have the same nutrition canned and raw?
No. Per 100 g, oysters, canned has 74 kcal, while oysters, raw has 51 kcal. Processing 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 2706355. 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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