Oyster, Eastern, Canned

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Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 827% of daily zinc, 736% of daily vitamin B-12 and 73% of daily DHA needed in pregnancy.

  1. Zinc 90.95 mg
  2. Vitamin B-12 19.13 mcg
  3. DHA 0.22 g
  4. Iron 6.7 mg
  5. Choline 81 mg
  6. Riboflavin 0.16 mg
  7. Protein 7.06 g
  8. Potassium 229 mg
  9. Vitamin C 5 mg
  10. Vitamin B-6 0.09 mg
  11. Calcium 45 mg
  12. Folate (DFE) 9 mcg
  13. Vitamin D 1 IU
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Nutrients per 100 grams
NutrientIn 100 gDaily reference
Calcium45 mg1000 mg
Choline81 mg450 mg
DHA0.22 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)9 mcg600 mcg
Iron6.7 mg27 mg
Potassium229 mg2900 mg
Protein7.06 g70 g
Riboflavin0.16 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-1219.13 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-60.09 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C5 mg85 mg
Vitamin D1 IU600 IU
Zinc90.95 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Recommended

Canned Eastern oysters are recommended during pregnancy as a safe and convenient seafood option. They supply extraordinary concentrations of zinc and vitamin B12, which support maternal immune defense and cellular growth. Commercial canning processes cook the oysters under intense pressure and heat, killing harmful marine bacteria like Vibrio vulnificus. Stir canned oysters into hot seafood stews or bake them into a savory stuffing.

Sources: FDA · ACOG

How to read this

During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Oyster, Eastern, Canned provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.

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