Mussels
Exceptional nutritional value
Blue mussel meat without shell, values for raw mussels.
Blue mussels are shellfish usually steamed in wine or broth, added to pasta and paella, or sold cooked and frozen. A 100 g portion of raw meat has about 85 kcal and 12 g of protein with 2 g of fat, and is very high in vitamin B12 and manganese and high in selenium and iron. The values are for meat without shell; mussel meat loses about half its weight when cooked.
Nutrition values are for the raw product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11.9g | 21.3% |
| Fat | 2.2g | 3.1% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 1.2% |
| Simple Sugars | 1.29g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 2.41g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0% |
| Water | 81g | 3.2% |
| Calories | 86 | 3.8% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.43 | g | 2.1% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.51 | g | 2.0% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.61 | g | 4.7% |
| Omega-3 | 0.183 | g | Estimate |
| EPA | 188 | mg | 20.9% |
| DHA | 253 | mg | 28.1% |
| Omega-6 | 0.427 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 8 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.55 | mg |
| Selenium | 44.8 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 48 | mcg | 5.3% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.16 | mg | 13.3% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.21 | mg | 16.2% |
| vitamin B3 | 1.6 | mg | 10.0% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.05 | mg | 2.9% |
| vitamin B9 | 42 | mcg | 10.5% |
| vitamin B12 | 12 | mcg | 500.0% |
| vitamin C | 8 | mg | 8.9% |
| vitamin E | 0.55 | mg | 3.7% |
| vitamin K | 0.1 | mcg | 0.1% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 26 | mg | 2.6% |
| iron | 3.95 | mg | 21.9% |
| magnesium | 34 | mg | 8.5% |
| phosphorus | 197 | mg | 28.1% |
| potassium | 320 | mg | 12.3% |
| sodium | 286 | mg | 12.4% |
| zinc | 1.6 | mg | 14.5% |
| copper | 0.094 | mg | 10.4% |
| manganese | 3.4 | mg | 147.8% |
| selenium | 44.8 | mcg | 81.5% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 228 | mg | 32.6% | 111% |
| Isoleucine | 518 | mg | 37.0% | 135% |
| Leucine | 838 | mg | 30.7% | 107% |
| Lysine | 889 | mg | 42.3% | 145% |
| Methionine | 424 | mg | 40.4% | 144% |
| Phenylalanine | 807 | mg | 46.1% | 154% |
| Threonine | 512 | mg | 48.8% | 160% |
| Tryptophan | 133 | mg | 47.5% | 157% |
| Valine | 520 | mg | 28.6% | 102% |
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