Mussels
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Oz, Without Shell28 g
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Cup150 g
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Small Mussel10 g
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Medium Mussel16 g
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Large Mussel20 g

Calories in 1 large mussel (20 g)
17.2 calories, 3.6 from fat
 
Carbs
0.7 g
 
Proteins
2.4 g
 
Fat
0.4 g
 
Sat. Fat
0.1 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Mussels, raw has low calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is low (0.03 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (83.9%/cal) - a good source of Vitamin B12 (helps you to get a good night's sleep), Selenium (helps the regulation of hormones in the body), Iron (important in regulating body temperature), Phosphorus (a vital part of the body growth process), Vitamin C (prevents eye diseases and skin wrinkling) and Zinc (very important in dealing with prostate disorders).
  • Mussels, raw contains a moderate amount of risky components that may include saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium (0.01%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (24% of DV/100g)! This item has no fiber content (0% of DV/100g).
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
Low
Density
(0.9 cal/g)
High
Density
(83.9 %/cal)
Medium
Density
(0.2 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
5%
Protein
0%
Carbs
0%
Fiber
1%
Fat
0%
Saturated Fat
2%
Cholesterol
2%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Vitamin B12

Helps prevent Alzheimer's disease; Helps you to get a good night's sleep.

MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Selenium

Helps the regulation of hormones in the body; Important for the stimulation of antibodies.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Mussels, raw

Serving Size: large mussel (20g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 17.2 cal
Calories from Fat 3.6 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0.4 g 0.7%
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.4%
Cholesterol 5.6 mg 1.9%
Sodium 57.2 mg 2.4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.7 g 0.2%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 2.4 g 4.8%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 32 IU 0.6%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0.5%
Vitamin B12 2.4 mcg 40%
Vitamin C 1.6 mg 2.7%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 0 mcg 0%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 5.2 mg 0.6%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 0.9%
Iron (Fe) 0.8 mg 4.4%
Magnesium (Mg) 6.8 mg 1.7%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 0%
Potassium (K) 64 mg 1.8%
Phosphorus (P) 39.4 mg 3.9%
Selenium (Se) 9 mcg 12.8%
Zinc (Zn) 0.3 mg 2.1%