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Oysters on half shell calories

Oyster on the half shell, raw, eastern oyster
8kcal
1 oyster · 15 g, raw, eastern oyster
47%protein
0.9 gProtein
0 gCarbs
0.3 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Raw, eastern oyster · per 15 g
Calories8 kcal
Protein0.9 g
Carbohydrate0.4 g
Fat0.3 g
Saturated fat0.1 g
Cholesterol6 mg
Sodium13 mg
Potassium23 mg
Iron0.7 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central

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Oyster on the half shell FAQs
How many calories are in one oyster on the half shell?

About 8 calories per raw oyster (15 g), and 43 calories for six medium oysters (84 g).

Are oysters on the half shell good for weight loss?

Raw oysters have 51 calories per 100 g, with 5.7 g of protein and 1.7 g of fat. A half dozen medium oysters comes to 43 calories.

Raw oysters vs steamed oysters: which has fewer calories?

Raw oysters have 51 calories per 100 g, while steamed oysters have 65 per 100 g.

How much protein is in oysters on the half shell?

Six medium raw oysters (84 g) have 4.8 g of protein, 2.3 g of carbs and 1.4 g of fat. One oyster has about 0.9 g of protein.