Super source
Omega-3 fatty acids
0.26 g · Top 13% of fish & seafood
A briny, mineral-rich bivalve with a delicate, gelatinous texture, oysters are prized as a luxury delicacy and are among the most nutrient-dense animal foods available.
Oysters are a significant source of iodine, providing higher concentrations than many other common seafoods like clams, pollock, or salmon .7
Seafood consumption, including mollusks like oysters, during pregnancy is associated with improved cognitive development in children according to moderate evidence from the USDA .6
Oysters contribute to a nutrient-dense diet through their profile of essential minerals and amino acids, including leucine (an amino acid critical for muscle protein synthesis) and arginine.
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
0.26 g · Top 13% of fish & seafood
0.28 g · 112% DV target
39.0 μg · 4% DV target
0.53 μg · 3% DV target
11.2 μg · 468% DV target
3.53 mg · 20% DV target
Store cup-side down under a damp cloth; do not store in airtight containers or water.
Oysters are restorative crops that require no feed and actively sequester carbon and nitrogen from the water column.
Oysters are considered ecosystem engineers because a single adult can filter up to 50 gallons of water per day, significantly improving local water clarity and quality.