Summary
Calories
86
kcal / 100 g
Protein
11.9
g / 100 g
Carbohydrates
3.7
g / 100 g
Fat
2.2
g / 100 g
Where the energy comes from
- Protein 58%
- Carbohydrates 18%
- Fat 24%
100 grams of Mussels contain 86 kcal, 11.9 g protein, 3.7 g carbohydrates and 2.2 g fat. 1 medium (16 g) has about 14 kcal.
Low fatLow sugarHigh protein
Per 100 g, using the EU nutrition claim thresholds (Regulation 1924/2006).
Mussels Nutrition Facts
| Vitamins | Per 100 g | NRV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 48 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamin) | 0.16 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) | 0.21 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 (niacin) | 1.6 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 12 µg | 480% |
| Folate | 42 µg | 21% |
| Minerals | Per 100 g | NRV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 26 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 34 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 197 mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 320 mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 286 mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.6 mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.094 mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 3.4 mg | 170% |
| Selenium | 44.8 µg | 81% |
| Fat breakdown | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.43 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.51 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.61 g |
| Cholesterol | 28 mg |
NRV: share of the EU adult nutrient reference value provided by 100 g.
Allergens and Diets
Contains
- Molluscs
- Vegan
- No
- Vegetarian
- No
- Gluten-free
- Yes
- Dairy-free
- Yes
Based on the food itself; processed products may contain traces.
Data Source
Values are laboratory measurements from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) FoodData Central database.
USDA record: Mollusks, mussel, blue, raw. View on USDA
Values are averages and vary by recipe, product and portion. Not medical advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many calories are in Mussels?
- 100 grams of Mussels contain 86 kcal. 1 medium (16 g) has about 14 kcal.
- How much protein is in Mussels?
- 100 grams contain 11.9 g of protein; 58% of its energy comes from protein.
- Is Mussels gluten-free?
- Yes. It contains no gluten-containing grain.
- Is Mussels vegan?
- No, it contains animal products.