Mussels, steamed or poached
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Oz, Cooked28 g
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Cup150 g
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Small Mussel5 g
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Medium Mussel8 g
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Large Mussel10 g

Calories in 1 oz, cooked (28 g)
47.9 calories, 10.8 from fat
 
Carbs
2.1 g
 
Proteins
6.6 g
 
Fat
1.2 g
 
Sat. Fat
0.2 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Mussels, steamed or poached has medium calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is moderate (0.06 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (76.5%/cal) - a good source of Vitamin B12 (helps prevent Alzheimer's disease), Selenium (helps the regulation of hormones in the body), Iron (important in regulating body temperature), Phosphorus (a vital part of the body growth process), Zinc (keeps brain function strong), Vitamin C (prevents eye diseases and skin wrinkling), Magnesium (helps you to get bigger and stronger muscles) and Potassium (instrumental for the metabolic processing of various nutrients).
  • Mussels, steamed or poached contains a moderate amount of risky components that may include saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium (0.02%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (47% of DV/100g)! This item has no fiber content (0% of DV/100g).
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
Medium
Density
(1.7 cal/g)
High
Density
(76.5 %/cal)
Medium
Density
(0.7 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
13%
Protein
1%
Carbs
0%
Fiber
2%
Fat
1%
Saturated Fat
5%
Cholesterol
13%
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

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

NUTRITION LABEL

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

Nutrition Facts

Mussels, steamed or poached

Serving Size: oz, cooked (28g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 47.9 cal
Calories from Fat 10.8 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 1.2 g 1.9%
Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1.2%
Cholesterol 15.7 mg 5.2%
Sodium 315.8 mg 13.2%
Total Carbohydrate 2.1 g 0.7%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 6.6 g 13.3%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 80.3 IU 1.6%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 1.3%
Vitamin B12 6 mcg 100.3%
Vitamin C 3.6 mg 5.9%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1 mcg 0.1%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 14.6 mg 1.4%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 2.2%
Iron (Fe) 2 mg 11%
Magnesium (Mg) 19 mg 4.8%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 0%
Potassium (K) 160.7 mg 4.6%
Phosphorus (P) 82.3 mg 8.2%
Selenium (Se) 25 mcg 35.7%
Zinc (Zn) 0.9 mg 6%