Zinc in oysters

Oysters has 66.8 mg of zinc per 3 oz (85 g), which is 607% of the Daily Value. Per 100 g it contains 78.6 mg.

Zinc by portion size

Portion	Weight	Zinc (mg)	% Daily Value
3 oz	85 g	66.8	607%
6 medium	42 g	33	300%
100 g	100 g	78.6	715%

About zinc

Zinc supports immune function, wound healing, taste and smell, and protein and DNA synthesis. The Daily Value is 11 mg. Oysters, red meat, poultry, beans, nuts and whole grains are good sources; zinc from plants is less well absorbed.

Foods with more zinc than oysters

Mollusks, oyster (eastern, canned): 77.3 mg per 3 oz (703% DV)
Beef, chuck (short ribs, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, braised): 10.4 mg per 3 oz (95% DV)
Beef, ribeye filet (boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, grilled): 9.4 mg per 3 oz (85% DV)
Beef, chuck eye Country-Style ribs (boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, braised): 9.3 mg per 3 oz (85% DV)
Beef, top loin filet (boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled): 9.3 mg per 3 oz (84% DV)

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Frequently asked questions

How much zinc is in oysters?

Oysters has 66.8 mg of zinc per 3 oz (85 g), which is 607% of the Daily Value. Per 100 g it contains 78.6 mg.

Is oysters high in zinc?

Yes. At 607% of the Daily Value per serving, oysters counts as an excellent source under FDA labeling rules (10% is 'good', 20% is 'high').

How much zinc do I need a day?

The FDA Daily Value is 11 mg. One 3 oz of oysters covers 607% of it.

Source: USDA FoodData Central #171980.

Nutrient values are from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, April 2018; Foundation Foods, April 2026) and shown per serving as described on each page. %DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. This is nutrition data for general information, not medical or dietary advice; talk to a clinician or registered dietitian about your own needs. How the numbers are calculated.