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 small mussel (5 g)
8.6 calories, 1.8 from fat
 
Carbs
0.4 g
 
Proteins
1.2 g
 
Fat
0.2 g
 
Sat. Fat
0 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 you to get a good night's sleep), Selenium (a powerful booster of heart health), Iron (a vital element for muscle health), Phosphorus (releaves minor health problems like muscle weakness, numbness and fatigue), Zinc (one of the most important nutrients for infants and new mothers), Vitamin C (helps prevent cardiovascular diseases), Magnesium (helps for the proper digestion proteins, carbohydrates, and fats) and Potassium (helps prevent muscle cramps).
  • 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)
2%
Protein
0%
Carbs
0%
Fiber
0%
Fat
0%
Saturated Fat
1%
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, steamed or poached

Serving Size: small mussel (5g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 8.6 cal
Calories from Fat 1.8 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0.2 g 0.3%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0.2%
Cholesterol 2.8 mg 0.9%
Sodium 56.4 mg 2.4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.4 g 0.1%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 1.2 g 2.4%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 14.3 IU 0.3%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0.2%
Vitamin B12 1.1 mcg 17.9%
Vitamin C 0.6 mg 1.1%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 0 mcg 0%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 2.6 mg 0.3%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 0.4%
Iron (Fe) 0.4 mg 2%
Magnesium (Mg) 3.4 mg 0.9%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 0%
Potassium (K) 28.7 mg 0.8%
Phosphorus (P) 14.7 mg 1.5%
Selenium (Se) 4.5 mcg 6.4%
Zinc (Zn) 0.2 mg 1.1%