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 medium mussel (16 g)
13.8 calories, 3.6 from fat
 
Carbs
0.6 g
 
Proteins
1.9 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 prevent Alzheimer's disease), Selenium (a powerful booster of heart health), Iron (a vital element for muscle health), Phosphorus (a vital part of the body growth process), Vitamin C (prevents eye diseases and skin wrinkling) and Zinc (one of the most important nutrients for infants and new mothers).
  • 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)
4%
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

Stimulates the creation of antioxidants; Important for the stimulation of antibodies.

NUTRITION LABEL

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

Nutrition Facts

Mussels, raw

Serving Size: medium mussel (16g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 13.8 cal
Calories from Fat 3.6 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0.4 g 0.6%
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.3%
Cholesterol 4.5 mg 1.5%
Sodium 45.8 mg 1.9%
Total Carbohydrate 0.6 g 0.2%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 1.9 g 3.8%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 25.6 IU 0.5%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0.4%
Vitamin B12 1.9 mcg 32%
Vitamin C 1.3 mg 2.1%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 0 mcg 0%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 4.2 mg 0.5%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 0.8%
Iron (Fe) 0.6 mg 3.5%
Magnesium (Mg) 5.4 mg 1.4%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 0%
Potassium (K) 51.2 mg 1.5%
Phosphorus (P) 31.5 mg 3.2%
Selenium (Se) 7.2 mcg 10.2%
Zinc (Zn) 0.3 mg 1.7%