Shellfish

Zinc is found in the largest amounts in high-protein foods like meat and fish. Shellfish are a low-calorie, healthful source of zinc. Oysters have the highest zinc content of any food. They provide the highest concentration, with 6 medium oysters giving 32 mg or 291% of the daily requirement.

Other shellfish have a lower zinc concentration than oysters, but they are still good sources. Skate, anchovies, herring, sardines, crab, prawns, shrimps, mussels, and winkles are some examples. Alaskan crab, for instance, has 7.6 mg per 100 grams (3.5 ounces), or 69 % of the daily requirement. Shrimp and mussels, both of which contain 14% of the DV per 100 grams, are other good sources (3.5 ounces). If you are pregnant, however, ensure sure shellfish is properly cooked before eating it to avoid food poisoning.