Mussels Nutrition Facts & Calories
Calories in mussels
100g of mussels contain about 86 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| one mussels
| cup
| half cup
For example, a medium size mussels (10 g) contains about 9 calories.
Mussels key facts
The nutrients that matter most in meat and fish, per 100 g, compared with shrimp.
| Nutrient (per 100 g) | Mussels | Shrimp a common seafood |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 2.2 g | 0.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 161 mg |
| Sodium | 286 mg | 119 mg |
Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.
Nutrition Facts
MusselsServing size:
medium size mussels (10 g) change
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Amount Per Serving:
To visualize how much 9 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of medium size mussels is similar to that of, for example:
- 0.5 sugar cube (16 kcal)
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about mussels nutrition.
100g of Mussels
Nutrition
- Calories 86
- Carbs Total 3.69 g
- Dietary fiber 0 g
- Fat 2.24 g
- Protein 11.9 g
- Water 80.58 g
Vitamins
- Vit B1 (Thiamine) 0.16 mg
- Vit B2 (riboflavin) 0.21 mg
- Vit B3 (Niacin) 1.6 mg
- Vit B6 0.05 mg
- Vit B9 (Folic acid) 0.042 mcg
- Vit C 8 mg
- Vit E 0.55 mg
Minerals
- Potassium 320 mg
- Magnessium 34 mg
- Calcium 26 mg
- Sodium 286 mg
- Iron 3.95 mg
Per 100 g, Mussels is an excellent source of protein (24% DV) and an excellent source of iron (22% DV).
Protein supplies the amino acids the body uses to build and repair tissue. The FDA Daily Value is 50 g.
How many calories are in mussels?
- Medium size mussels (10 g)9 kcal
- Cup of mussels (150g)129 kcal
- Half cup of mussels (75g)65 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of mussels24 kcal
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About the data
Nutrition values on this page are given per 100 g of the food and are based on the official United States Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database. The exact record used for each food is linked under the tables.
Marcin Piotrowicz – calories-info.com creator · Healthy diet and healthy lifestyle promoter. The information is for general purposes and is not medical or dietary advice.
