Oysters don’t only taste great; they’re also a healthy, low-calorie source of protein packed with vitamins and minerals with proven health benefits.
A 100 gram serving of oyster meat (~5 oysters) is:
Low in calories, with just 64 calories (vs. 82 per 100 grams of cod or 200 per 100 grams of salmon)
A considerable source of protein, with 8.6 grams of protein (vs. 22 per 100 grams of beef or 12 per 100 grams of eggs)
One of the best dietary sources of zinc (555% of daily value (DV)), which supports immune function, wound healing, and DNA repair [Zinc is also thought to play a role in testosterone production and reproductive health – which is perhaps why oysters have long been linked to aphrodisiac properties!]
High in vitamin B12 (538% of DV), which helps maintain a healthy nervous system
High in antioxidants like vitamin E (9% of DV) and selenium (56% of DV), which help fight free radicals that damage cell membranes and may contribute to aging and health conditions like heart disease and cancer
An excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids (150% of DV), which support heart health and brain function, reduce inflammation, and lower blood pressure – in fact, oysters and salmon are the only commonly-consumed foods of any kind that contain more than 100 mg per serving of all 3 types of omega-3s (ALA, EPA, and DHA)
Rich in iron (40% of DV), which can help prevent and reverse anemia
A source of bone-strengthening minerals like calcium (7% of DV) and phosphorus (9% of DV)
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