Blue Mussel · Mytilus edulis
Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 54/100
How many beneficial nutrients Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
18% from carbs
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Carbs 18%7.4 g per serving
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Fat 24%4.5 g per serving
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Protein 58%23.8 g per serving
What Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.4 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 4.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 40.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 36.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 118.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 588.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 136.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 276.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 410.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 276.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 52.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 36.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 140.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 276.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 506.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23.8 g | |
| Histidine | 457.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 1,036.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,676.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 1,779.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 537.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 853.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1,025.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 267.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 1,040.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 1,440.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,737.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 2,297.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 312.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 3,238.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 1,489.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 971.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 1,067.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 762.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 91.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 13.6 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.0 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 76.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 24.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 1.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 33.0 mg | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | |
| Magnesium | 37.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 285.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 268.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 369.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 2.7 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 6.8 mg | |
| Selenium | 89.6 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 56.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 3.2 g | — |
About Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat
Mussels are one of the great-value treasures of the sea — cheap, sustainable and quick to cook, ready in minutes once steamed open in a little wine, garlic and herbs. Their plump, savory meat punches well above its modest price.
Nutritionally they're a quiet powerhouse: high in protein, genuinely rich in vitamin B12, and a strong source of iron, selenium, manganese and even some long-chain omega-3 fats — unusual among shellfish. All of that comes with relatively few calories and little fat.
Farmed mussels are also among the most environmentally friendly seafood there is, which makes a pot of them a rare win on taste, nutrition, price and sustainability all at once.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat?
There are 172 calories in 100 g of Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat, or about 146 calories in 3 oz (85 g).
How much protein is in Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat?
Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat contains 23.8 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat?
Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat has 7.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat?
Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat provides 4.5 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat a good source of?
Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (1000% DV), Manganese (296% DV), Selenium (163% DV), Protein (48% DV), Iron (37% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (32% DV) and a good source of Niacin (B3), Folate (B9), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Copper, Vitamin C and Vitamin A (RAE) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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