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European oysters

European oysters are bivalves with rough shells and soft edible bodies, eaten raw where appropriately handled or used in grilling, baking and stews.

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About European oysters

European oysters are bivalve shellfish with a rough, irregular shell and soft edible body. They are sold live in the shell, shucked fresh, or cooked and preserved; smoked, canned and frozen products are also available. Shell liquor may be present in shucked oysters, and draining or cooking changes the amount of liquid included in a serving.

Their flavour is briny and marine, with a soft, slippery texture when raw and a firmer texture when cooked. They may be eaten raw where appropriately handled or used in cooked dishes such as grilling, baking and stews. Taste and appearance vary with growing waters and season, while shucked, cooked and preserved products differ in moisture and processing.

Ingredient type
whole food

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French

huîtres européennes

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European oysters nutrition & diet

European oysters nutritional value

Reference: European oyster raw

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
67kcal
Protein
9.0g
Carbs
1.1g
Fat
2.9g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Compare live-in-shell yield with drained shucked meat, and distinguish raw from cooked, smoked or canned oysters; liquor and packing medium affect measured composition.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS) 4.0, 2025 — T780100 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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